FTP Brute Force Lab

A server is exposing one of its services in an improper manner. During a preliminary assessment, signs of unauthenticated access and potential vulnerabilities related to credential management have been detected.

Identify entry points that do not require authentication or rely on weak security practices. Investigate the system, gain legitimate access to a user account, and determine whether it's possible to escalate privileges to reach restricted areas.

🌱 How to Start This Lab

Follow these instructions to get started:

1. Download the virtual machine from this link:

1  https://storage.googleapis.com/cybersecurity-machines/ftp-4geeks-lab.ova

1. Import the machine into your preferred virtualization software (VirtualBox, VMware, etc.).
2. Start the VM and begin the challenge.

Recommended Tools

• FTP client (ftp)
• hydra
• Password dictionary like rockyou.txt (available in many security distributions)

Remember: there are no magic solutions. Observe, reason, and use the appropriate tools. Knowledge is your best ally.

Happy Hacking!