Checklist

Meow Machine Checklist

1️⃣ Lab Setup & Scope

• HTB OpenVPN Connected
• Target machine spawned/running
• Target IP identified: 10.129.84.227
• PING check successful
• Legal HTB Lab session verified

2️⃣ Network Discovery

• Target IP confirmed: 10.129.84.227
• Local HTB IP identified

3️⃣ Port Scanning

• All 65535 ports scanned (Found Port 23 via Nmap)
• Service versions and default scripts detected

4️⃣ Service Enumeration

Telnet (Port 23)

• Service version identified
• Tested for unauthenticated/default login

5️⃣ Vulnerability Identification

• Path identified (Unauthenticated root access via Telnet)

6️⃣ Initial Access (Foothold)

• Logged in as root with no password
• Verified full system control

7️⃣ Post-Exploitation Enumeration

• Flag file located in home directory

8️⃣ Privilege Escalation

• Not Required (Direct access to root)

9️⃣ Flags / Proof of Compromise

• Flag found & submitted: b40abdfe...
• Evidence captured (Screenshots organized)

🔟 Cleanup & Documentation

• Notes completed in Obsidian
• Screenshots organized in evidence/

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🏁 Machine Completion Status

• Pwned ✅
• Flags Submitted to HTB ✅

➡️ Machine SOLVED 🏆