00_Overview

🗄️ Sequel - Overview

📝 Machine Information

• Name: Sequel
• Platform: Hack The Box (Starting Point - Tier 1)
• Difficulty: Very Easy
• IP Address: 10.129.101.220

🎯 Objective

Gain access to an exposed MariaDB instance and retrieve the flag from the database records.

🚀 Walkthrough Summary

1. Reconnaissance: Identified Port 3306 (MySQL/MariaDB) as open using rustscan.
2. Enumeration: Confirmed the service version (MariaDB 10.3.27) and identified that root access without a password was allowed.
3. Initial Access: Connected to the database using the mysql client.
4. Database Discovery: Explored available databases and tables, identifying the htb database.
5. Exfiltration: Retrieved the flag from the config table within the htb database.

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🔗 Quick Links

• 🔍 Reconnaissance
• 📂 Enumeration
• 🔑 Initial Access
• 🏁 Flags & Completion
• 📝 Lessons Learned
• ✅ Checklist

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🖼️ Proof of Compromise

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Next Step

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