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Ignite

Exploit a vulnerable FUEL CMS installation through a critical RCE vulnerability (CVE-2018-16763), then escalate privileges via password reuse. A classic lesson in default configs and unpatched software.

RCECMS ExploitationCVEPassword Reuse
2026-02-0510 min read
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Pickle Rick

A Rick and Morty themed TryHackMe CTF challenge. Exploit a web server to find three ingredients to help Rick make his potion and turn back from a pickle.

Web ExploitationCommand InjectionLinuxSudo
2024-03-158 min read
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Bounty Hunter

Enumerate a vulnerable web application and exploit XXE to read sensitive files, then escalate privileges through a Python script vulnerability.

XXE InjectionLFIPythonPrivesc
2024-02-2010 min read
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Agent Sudo

Discover a hidden FTP server and crack passwords to gain initial access. Use steganography and hash cracking to escalate privileges.

FTPSteganographyHash CrackingCVE
2024-02-1012 min read
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Skynet

A Terminator-themed room featuring Samba enumeration, CuppaCMS exploitation via Remote File Inclusion, and cron job privilege escalation.

SambaRFICMS ExploitationCron Jobs
2024-01-2515 min read
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Agent T

Exploit a PHP 8.1.0-dev supply chain backdoor to gain instant root access on a web server. A quick but powerful reminder that even trusted software can be weaponized.

TryHackMePHPCVERCEWeb
2024-01-205 min read
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Brute It

Learn brute-force attack techniques against web login forms and SSH, crack password hashes, and escalate privileges via sudo misconfiguration.

Brute ForceHash CrackingSSHSudo
2024-01-157 min read
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RootMe

A beginner-friendly room focusing on web exploitation through file upload vulnerabilities and Linux privilege escalation via SUID binaries.

File UploadPHPSUIDReverse Shell
2024-01-056 min read