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# Mentor

Hack-The-Box 42 / 72
6 min read

Linux Medium machine - Mentor.

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 PostgreSQL SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol — can leak device info via weak or default community strings.
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# Manager

Hack-The-Box 41 / 72
11 min read

Windows Medium machine - Manager.

HTB Active Directory Microsoft's directory service for managing users, computers, and permissions across a Windows domain. Windows Sudo Linux command for running as another user — misconfigured sudo rules are a common privilege escalation path. 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. NTLM Windows' legacy authentication protocol — vulnerable to relay and pass-the-hash attacks. 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. Password Spraying Trying one common password against many usernames to avoid account lockouts.
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# LinkVortex

Hack-The-Box 39 / 72
3 min read

Linux Windows machine - LinkVortex.

HTB Windows 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. 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. Git
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# Love

Hack-The-Box 38 / 72
5 min read

Windows Easy machine - Love.

HTB 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. PHP SMB Server Message Block — Windows file-sharing protocol, frequently abused for enumeration and lateral movement. MySQL SQLi SQL Injection — manipulating database queries via unsanitized input to read or alter data.
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# Knife

Hack-The-Box 37 / 72
4 min read

Linux Easy machine - Knife.

HTB RCE Remote Code Execution — the ability to run arbitrary commands on a target system remotely. 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. Docker A containerization platform — misconfigured sockets or escapes can lead to host compromise. MySQL Git SUID A Linux permission bit that runs a binary as its owner — misconfigured SUID binaries are a classic privesc vector.
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