# Pentesting Challenge Solution

> The pentesting challenge focuses on exploiting a vulnerable Metasploitable VM using Kali Linux and tools like NMap and Metasploit. Participants will learn how to identify the IP addresses of both the attacker and victim VMs, perform network scans to detect open ports and services, and execute explo…

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- Program: [Cybersecurity Challenge (2026)](https://learn.thecyberinstructor.com/program/30-day-cybersecurity-challenge-5873)
- Access: Requires enrollment in Cybersecurity Challenge (2026)
- Length: 18 min video
- Skills: Linux
- Academy: The Cyber Instructor

## About this lesson

The pentesting challenge focuses on exploiting a vulnerable Metasploitable VM using Kali Linux and tools like NMap and Metasploit. Participants will learn how to identify the IP addresses of both the attacker and victim VMs, perform network scans to detect open ports and services, and execute exploits to gain shell access. This lesson is ideal for cybersecurity students and professionals looking to enhance their penetration testing skills and practical knowledge of security tools.

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