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# Pandora

Hack-The-Box 48 / 72
4 min read

Linux Medium machine - Pandora.

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. PHP SUID A Linux permission bit that runs a binary as its owner — misconfigured SUID binaries are a classic privesc vector. SQLi SQL Injection — manipulating database queries via unsanitized input to read or alter data. SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol — can leak device info via weak or default community strings.
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# Monitored

Hack-The-Box 44 / 72
14 min read

Linux Medium machine - Monitored.

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. CVE A publicly catalogued, known vulnerability with a unique identifier (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). PHP LDAP Lightweight Directory Access Protocol — used to query Active Directory; often vulnerable to injection or anonymous binds. MySQL PostgreSQL SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol — can leak device info via weak or default community strings.
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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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