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Exploitation with Meterpreter

In this lab, you’ll practice web application exploitation using Metasploit’s Meterpreter. When you’re finished, you’ll have the ability to perform web exploitation using Meterpreter.

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Level
Beginner
Last updated
Oct 16, 2025
Duration
1h 15m

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Table of Contents
  1. Challenge

    How to Generate a Web Shell with Metasploit

    In this challenge you will use Metasploit to generate a Meterpreter shell to gain access to a remote server.

  2. Challenge

    Privilege Escalation with Meterpreter

    In this challenge you will perform privilege escalation using built-in Meterpreter features.

  3. Challenge

    Post Exploitation (Covering Your Tracks) with Meterpreter

    In this challenge you get experience attempting to destroy evidence on your compromised system to evaluate the computer's ability to retain digital evidence.

  4. Challenge

    The Last Challenge

    Welcome to the final challenge! This is your last chance to experiment in the environment. Clicking Finish Lab will end this little world that flittered into existence just for you.

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