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GLITCH

Challenge showcasing a web app and simple privilege escalation. Can you find the glitch?

Task 1: GLITCH


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This is a simple challenge in which you need to exploit a vulnerable web application and root the machine. It is beginner oriented, some basic JavaScript knowledge would be helpful, but not mandatory. Feedback is always appreciated.

*Note: It might take a few minutes for the web server to actually start.

Answer the questions below

  1. Deploy the machine.

  2. What is your access token?

  3. What is the content of user.txt?

  4. What is the content of root.txt?

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GLITCH

Challenge showcasing a web app and simple privilege escalation. Can you find the glitch?

easy

45 min

16,285

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Set up your virtual environment

To successfully complete this room, you'll need to set up your virtual environment. This involves starting both your AttackBox (if you're not using your VPN) and Lab Machines, ensuring you're equipped with the necessary tools and access to tackle the challenges ahead.
Attacker machine
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Lab machine
Status:Off


Warning! The box contains blinking images and sensitive words.

This is a simple challenge in which you need to exploit a vulnerable web application and root the machine. It is beginner oriented, some basic JavaScript knowledge would be helpful, but not mandatory. Feedback is always appreciated.

*Note: It might take a few minutes for the web server to actually start.

Answer the questions below
Deploy the machine.

What is your access token?

What is the content of user.txt?

What is the content of root.txt?