root@knife # ```
Overall a very _very_ beginner friendly box - which I think is why the ratings are the way they are. Could the foothold have been more difficult? For sure.
## User
I got a little lost in bad habits from prior boxes. Once I reached a dead end I had to go back to the drawing board after which finding the vulnerable piece of the puzzle and your key is not hard at all.
####number one tip is to make sure to consider *all layers* of the attack surface.
## Root
Your nose should pick up a scent after some very very basic enumeration within your user shell. Either manual or automated testing will lead you to something that can be used to your advantage,
Google + documentation reading is your friend here. Think of what will benefit you the most and figure out how to (ab)use it. **Hint: a full TTY is handy here**.
Feel free to P.M. for nudges! GL :)