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Linux Intermediate machine - Updown.
HTB Linux Sudo ⓘ Linux command for running as another user — misconfigured sudo rules are a common privilege escalation path. SSH ⓘ Secure Shell — encrypted remote login, targeted via key theft, brute force, or misconfigured access. DNS ⓘ The Domain Name System — translates hostnames to IPs; often leaks subdomains and internal naming during recon. PHP LFI ⓘ Local File Inclusion — a web vulnerability letting an attacker read arbitrary files on the server. Git Brute Force ⓘ Systematically trying many credential combinations until one succeeds. SUID ⓘ A Linux permission bit that runs a binary as its owner — misconfigured SUID binaries are a classic privesc vector. Cronjob ⓘ A scheduled task on Linux — often abused for privilege escalation when it runs as root with a writable script. RFI ⓘ Remote File Inclusion — a web vulnerability allowing an attacker to include and execute a remote file. Windows Easy machine - Titanic.
HTB Windows RCE ⓘ Remote Code Execution — the ability to run arbitrary commands on a target system remotely. Linux SSH ⓘ Secure Shell — encrypted remote login, targeted via key theft, brute force, or misconfigured access. CVE ⓘ A publicly catalogued, known vulnerability with a unique identifier (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). Docker ⓘ A containerization platform — misconfigured sockets or escapes can lead to host compromise. DNS ⓘ The Domain Name System — translates hostnames to IPs; often leaks subdomains and internal naming during recon. Password Cracking ⓘ Recovering a plaintext password from a captured hash via brute-force or wordlist attacks. LFI ⓘ Local File Inclusion — a web vulnerability letting an attacker read arbitrary files on the server. MySQL Brute Force ⓘ Systematically trying many credential combinations until one succeeds. SQLi ⓘ SQL Injection — manipulating database queries via unsanitized input to read or alter data. Cronjob ⓘ A scheduled task on Linux — often abused for privilege escalation when it runs as root with a writable script. Windows Easy machine - **Timelapse**.
HTB Active Directory ⓘ Microsoft's directory service for managing users, computers, and permissions across a Windows domain. Windows Nmap ⓘ A network scanner used to enumerate open ports, services, and versions on a target. DNS ⓘ The Domain Name System — translates hostnames to IPs; often leaks subdomains and internal naming during recon. WinRM ⓘ Windows Remote Management — used for remote PowerShell access, often the lateral-movement endpoint on AD boxes. SMB ⓘ Server Message Block — Windows file-sharing protocol, frequently abused for enumeration and lateral movement. LDAP ⓘ Lightweight Directory Access Protocol — used to query Active Directory; often vulnerable to injection or anonymous binds. Brute Force ⓘ Systematically trying many credential combinations until one succeeds. Unknown Unknown machine - Sunday.
HTB Linux Sudo ⓘ Linux command for running as another user — misconfigured sudo rules are a common privilege escalation path. SSH ⓘ Secure Shell — encrypted remote login, targeted via key theft, brute force, or misconfigured access. Nmap ⓘ A network scanner used to enumerate open ports, services, and versions on a target. Telnet ⓘ An unencrypted remote login protocol — credentials and traffic are sent in cleartext. Brute Force ⓘ Systematically trying many credential combinations until one succeeds. SUID ⓘ A Linux permission bit that runs a binary as its owner — misconfigured SUID binaries are a classic privesc vector. Linux Easy machine - Silentium.
HTB RCE ⓘ Remote Code Execution — the ability to run arbitrary commands on a target system remotely. Linux SSH ⓘ Secure Shell — encrypted remote login, targeted via key theft, brute force, or misconfigured access. Nmap ⓘ A network scanner used to enumerate open ports, services, and versions on a target. CVE ⓘ A publicly catalogued, known vulnerability with a unique identifier (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). Docker ⓘ A containerization platform — misconfigured sockets or escapes can lead to host compromise. DNS ⓘ The Domain Name System — translates hostnames to IPs; often leaks subdomains and internal naming during recon. Brute Force ⓘ Systematically trying many credential combinations until one succeeds. Windows Easy machine - Servmon.
HTB Active Directory ⓘ Microsoft's directory service for managing users, computers, and permissions across a Windows domain. Windows Linux SSH ⓘ Secure Shell — encrypted remote login, targeted via key theft, brute force, or misconfigured access. Nmap ⓘ A network scanner used to enumerate open ports, services, and versions on a target. FTP ⓘ File Transfer Protocol — frequently misconfigured with anonymous access, exposing sensitive files. Brute Force ⓘ Systematically trying many credential combinations until one succeeds. Path Traversal ⓘ Using '../' sequences to escape a web app's intended directory and read arbitrary files.