If the zip contained a , you simply navigate to the location where the script was extracted to trigger a connection back to your listener ( nc -lvnp 4444 ). 4. Privilege Escalation
This machine focuses on insecure file handling and exploitation of automated scripts. The FUNHXX17.zip file is the central piece of the initial exploitation phase. FUNHXX17.zip
Most write-ups note that FTP allows Anonymous login . Inside the FTP directory, you will find FUNHXX17.zip among other files. If the zip contained a , you simply
Create a symlink to a sensitive file (like /root/root.txt or /etc/shadow ) or a directory. Compress the symlink using the --symlinks flag in zip . Upload it back to the server. The FUNHXX17
Some versions of this challenge require you to crack the password of FUNHXX17.zip using fcrackzip or john with the rockyou.txt wordlist. The password is often found to be "p@ssword" or similar simple variations. 3. Initial Access Once unzipped by the system:
Scanning the web server (Port 80) usually reveals a directory like /backups/ where this same zip file might be hosted or referenced. 2. Exploiting FUNHXX17.zip