🔍 Reconnaissance & Connectivity
1. Connectivity
Before starting the machine, ensure the HTB VPN connection is active.
- VPN Setup Guide: HTB VPN Setup Guide
2. Target Identification
Obtained the target IP from the HTB Dashboard.
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Target IP: 10.129.84.227
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Ping Test: Checked connectivity to the target.
3. Port Scanning
I used nmap to identify open ports and service versions.
- Nmap Scans:
nmap -sC -sV 10.129.84.227Findings:
| Port | Service | Banner |
|---|---|---|
| 23/tcp | Telnet | Linux telnetd |
| Status: | Linux host exposing a Telnet service. |
|---|---|
| Logic: | Telnet is insecure and often allows unauthenticated access. |
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