Lampião VulnHub

Overview

Lampião is a deliberately vulnerable Linux machine available on VulnHub, designed for beginners who want to practice real-world penetration testing techniques in a safe lab environment.

This machine focuses on core skills such as enumeration, service analysis, exploitation, and privilege escalation. It is ideal for students who are starting their journey in ethical hacking and Linux exploitation.

> ⚠️ This walkthrough is for educational purposes only. Always practice on systems you own or have explicit permission to test.

Machine Information

• Platform: VulnHub
• Difficulty: Beginner
• Operating System: Linux
• Goal: Obtain root access

Skills You Will Practice

• Network scanning and enumeration
• Identifying vulnerable services
• Exploiting misconfigurations
• Linux privilege escalation basics

Tools Commonly Used

• nmap – Network scanning
• netcat – Service interaction
• searchsploit – Exploit research
• Standard Linux enumeration commands

Content Coming Soon

We are currently preparing a step-by-step practical walkthrough for the Lampião machine. The full guide will include:

#### What to Expect:

• ✓ Enumeration methodology
• ✓ Exploitation steps explained clearly
• ✓ Privilege escalation techniques
• ✓ Screenshots and command output
• ✓ Beginner-friendly explanations

Stay tuned! This page will be updated with the full walkthrough very soon.

Why Practice with VulnHub Machines?

Practicing on VulnHub machines like Lampião helps you:

• Understand real attack paths
• Improve Linux command-line skills
• Build confidence for CTFs and labs
• Prepare for certifications and real-world scenarios