🔍 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: 10.129.227.248
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Ping Test: Checked connectivity to the target.
3. Port Scanning
I used rustscan and nmap to identify open ports and running services.
- Rustscan: Rapidly identified Ports 22 and 80 as open.
rustscan -a 10.129.227.248
- Nmap Service Scan:
nmap -sC -sV -Pn 10.129.227.248Results Summary:
| Port | Service | Version | Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22/tcp | SSH | OpenSSH 7.6p1 | Ubuntu Linux |
| 80/tcp | HTTP | Apache httpd 2.4.29 | Title: The Toppers |
4. Initial Findings
The Nmap scan reveals an Apache web server running on Port 80. The page title “The Toppers” and an email address found on the site suggest a domain name to investigate.
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