Write-up Pulse on HackMyVM
Welcome to my write-up for Pulse, an engaging Linux machine that perfectly illustrates how small, overlooked deployment slip-ups can escalate into a full system compromise. This lab was a fantastic...
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Write-up Simple on HackMyVM
Welcome back to another CTF writeup! Today, we are taking a deep dive into Simple, an Easy difficulty Windows machine hosted on the HackMyVM platform. Don’t let the name fool you, though while the ...
Write-up Ledger on HackMyVM
Ledger is a Linux based vulnerable machine on HackMyVM that highlights how input validation failures can cascade from user interface bugs into full server compromise. In this writeup, we will walk ...
Write-up TriplAdvisor on HackMyVM
In this writeup, I will walk you through the initial steps of solving the TripleAdvisor vulnerable machine. This host provides a great exercise in scanning, service identification, and proper local...
Write-up MadLabs on HackMyVM
MadLabs is a halloween themed, multi-tiered Linux machine. The exploitation path follows a strict logical flow, forcing the attacker to transition through multiple user contexts (www-data → igor → ...
Write-up Connection on HackMyVM
Welcome to my writeup for Connection, an easy (beginner) Linux machine hosted on the HackMyVM platform. This box serves as an excellent case study on why proper file system permissions and access c...
Write-up Echo on HackMyVM
In this writeup, we will be analyzing Echo, an entry level machine that offers a perfect playground for learning vulnerability chaining. Free of complex rabbit holes, this Easy target focuses purel...
Write-up Grenade on HackMyVM
For this writeup, we are pulling the pin on an entry-level machine called Grenade. While the name might sound intimidating, this box is actually a fantastic Easy target that serves as a perfect int...
Write-up SIESTE on HackMyVM
Welcome back, fellow hackers! Today, we are diving into the writeup for my latest custom Linux machine available on HackMyVM: Sieste. While the name might suggest a relaxing afternoon nap, I promi...
Write-up DC04 on HackMyVM
Every pentester knows the feeling: you just wrapped up a box, the dopamine is still tracing through your veins, and you instantly want that next hit. Having just cleared System, I wasn’t looking fo...