Docker Hacking Lab with Kali Linux — Quick & Disposable Labs

Docker Hacking Labs

Docker lets you spin up vulnerable applications in seconds. No more downloading ISOs and configuring VMs — just one command.

Install Docker on Kali

sudo apt install docker.io docker-compose -y
sudo systemctl enable docker --now
sudo usermod -aG docker $USER

Vulnerable Labs (One Command Each)

DVWA (Web Vulnerabilities)

docker run -d -p 80:80 vulnerables/web-dvwa

Juice Shop (OWASP)

docker run -d -p 3000:3000 bkimminich/juice-shop

WebGoat (Learning Platform)

docker run -d -p 8080:8080 webgoat/webgoat

Metasploitable3

docker run -d -p 8585:8585 vulhub/metasploitable3

HackTheBox Machines

# VulnHub machines as Docker containers
docker run -d --name vuln-machine vulnerability-image

Custom Vulnerable Lab

# docker-compose.yml
version: '3'
services:
  webapp:
    image: vulnerables/web-dvwa
    ports: ["80:80"]
  database:
    image: mysql:5.7
    environment:
      MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: toor

docker-compose up -d   # Start entire lab
docker-compose down    # Destroy everything

Benefits

• ⚡ Start a lab in 10 seconds
• 🔄 Fresh environment every time
• 💾 Uses minimal disk space
• 🗑️ Destroy with one command

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