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# Help

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Linux Easy machine - Help.

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. 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 File Upload A vulnerability where unrestricted file uploads let an attacker plant a web shell or malicious script. SUID A Linux permission bit that runs a binary as its owner — misconfigured SUID binaries are a classic privesc vector.
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# **Devvortex**

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4 min read

Linux Easy machine - **Devvortex**.

HTB Active Directory Microsoft's directory service for managing users, computers, and permissions across a Windows domain. 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. CVE A publicly catalogued, known vulnerability with a unique identifier (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures). DNS The Domain Name System — translates hostnames to IPs; often leaks subdomains and internal naming during recon. PHP MySQL
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# Dog

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3 min read

Linux Linux machine - Dog.

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. Nmap A network scanner used to enumerate open ports, services, and versions on a target. PHP MySQL Git
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