Exploit for VAPT-Task-3-PTES

## https://sploitus.com/exploit?id=A55BCA04-E09E-500D-BFB8-06D9C06122AF
# VAPT Task-3 – Advanced Exploitation & PTES Report

## 👤 Author
**Name:** Atharva Dave  
**Role:** VAPT Intern / Security Researcher  
**Methodology:** PTES (Penetration Testing Execution Standard)

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## 🎯 Objective
This task focuses on advanced vulnerability exploitation, exploit chaining, privilege escalation, evidence collection, and professional reporting following PTES standards.

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## 🧪 Lab Environment

| Component | Details |
|--------|--------|
| Attacker | Kali Linux |
| Target | Metasploitable2 |
| Web App | DVWA |
| Network | Host-Only |
| Target IP | 192.168.227.129 |

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## 🛠 Tools Used
- Nmap
- Metasploit Framework
- Burp Suite
- Wireshark
- sqlmap
- Exploit-DB
- Linux built-in utilities

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## 🔗 Exploit Chain Summary

Web Vulnerability (XSS / Command Injection)
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Initial Shell (www-data)
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Privilege Escalation (SUID nmap)
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Root Access

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## 🚨 Key Findings

| ID | Vulnerability | Severity |
|----|-------------|---------|
| F001 | Command Injection | Critical |
| F002 | Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) | Medium |
| F003 | VSFTPD 2.3.4 Backdoor | Critical |
| F004 | SUID Binary Misconfiguration | Critical |

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## 🔐 Privilege Escalation Details

- **Initial User:** www-data  
- **Method:** SUID Binary Exploitation  
- **Binary:** nmap  

### Commands Used:
```bash
find / -perm -4000 -type f 2>/dev/null
nmap --interactive
!sh
whoami
Result: Root access obtained

🧾 Evidence Collection
Network traffic captured using Wireshark

Evidence hashed using SHA-256

Screenshots included for validation

📄 Reports
Detailed reports and summaries are available in the reports/ directory:

PTES_Report.pdf

Executive_Summary.txt

🛡 Remediation Recommendations
Remove unnecessary SUID permissions

Patch outdated services

Enforce least privilege

Implement strict input validation

Conduct regular security assessments

✅ Conclusion
This task demonstrates how chaining multiple vulnerabilities can lead to complete system compromise. Proper hardening and security controls are required to prevent real-world attacks.