Recon
Map the target. Inspect services, files, users, and the clues left in plain sight.
The Range: a daily live capture the flag on a vulnerable system
The Range is a live security challenge played entirely from the command line. Investigate an isolated Linux target, find what should not be exposed, and capture the flags before the event closes.
Free to watch. An account is required to compete. Best played with a full keyboard.
between challenges
The next target is being prepared
Watch a completed event while the next isolated target comes online.
Browse the event archiveYou are given access, not answers
Exploit
Combine Linux fundamentals and security reasoning to reach what was misconfigured.
Capture
Every unique flag earns Range XP. The fastest full clear earns a 25% bonus.
attack boxtarget: 10.0.2.20
$ nmap -sV 10.0.2.20 22/tcp open ssh 8080/tcp open http $ curl 10.0.2.20:8080 Internal dashboard — authorized personnel only $ _
Built to be investigated
Every challenge runs on isolated infrastructure created for the event. Use familiar commands, inspect real services, and experiment safely inside the target boundary. No prior CTF experience is required.