Is there some problems with the server? I know how to get user, it’s obvious, but it seems the cron doesn’t work, because I’ve been waiting for hour. Or maybe I’m doing something completely wrong?
Got root and was doing everything right. Sometimes you need to reset a machine if cron isn’t working.
Hint for root: google files that might be interesting
I’m getting into a rhythm of rooting boxes and as always the forum is a source of great inspiration and I always like to give back.
Just to note for this box I’m on a private server so I didn’t get any spoilers but a big shout out to @letMel00kDeepr, @LastC0de and @Apr4h for nudges on the USER portion.
INITIAL FOOTHOLD: This is pretty straight forward, think double ext and magic bytes. I picked this up from an IPPSEC video (although I can’t remember which one).
USER: The hints in here are TOUCH and you’ll need a special character ‘;’. Figure out where this needs to go and be patient. If you’re on the free server you’ll probs get this straight away.
ROOT: Basic privesc will lead you and then read code again.
Got a low priv shell, now trying to get user. I saw when something runs, and got ca.***. Also thanks to leftovers/forumposts I get what should be done. However I cant figure out exactly what and why it should work, anyone I could PM for a hint?
Any chance I could get a hint on viewing u*.tt? Got shell as A***e, looked through c_a but not any good with understanding what it means. Think I understand the ‘touch’ reference but not sure how to make use of it. PM’s are welcome
I’m almost at the point were i’m going to throw my laptop out of the windows. I’ve been stucked for days now.
I’m on the box as ae and trying to get a shell as g. I’ve read a lot about c*****d in and understand how it work but just not in the context of the ck_a*k.php and cron files.
I don’t understand where i could inject the command…i’ve try to create a file, upload a file with the command in the name, etc…
Help!!
Same here!
Can anybody help me to understand where to touch?
DM please
Rooted, but I think I don’t fully understand why particular input worked in root part (certain sign in passed variable/command and its usage in **c* command in ***n***a**.*h script). I would be grateful if somebody could DM me with short explanation, just to exchange experience and gain some knowledge.
Try to enumerate files and directories on the server. Maybe you find a file or a directory that stands out, that you think should not be there, then take a look at that and ponder what you can actually do.
Remember: These boxes are made to be hacked. What you find is usually a very good hint at what you can use.
Ok. I still try to upload stuff on the place for uploading stuff. After a bit of googling i got that i need to change some stuff in b*** S***. The problem is that it is still not working. Can someone give me a hand? All PMs are welcome.
if you can understand what the article is about you should understand what you need to do for user
Thanks for posting this it was really helpful. I read it on an earlier comment and it was the first useful hint I got from this thread and helped me get user.
Rooted!?
This was a challenging but also fun box for a noob like myself, definitely learned a whole lot. Getting user was a serious struggle, but root wasn’t so bad.
Shout out to @ShayNay for all the help!
Feel free to PM if you need any assistance with the box.
Rooted! My first box. Was rather fun! Really enjoyed it. To get the initial shell: Trick the server to think something is something else. User: Find interesting file, see what it does. Timing is crucial. Exploit it! Root: Basic enumeration. You can also google it.