is an "Easy" rated Windows machine on Hack The Box that focuses on misconfigurations and information disclosure within the PRTG Network Monitor application. Phase 1: Initial Enumeration
This provides read access to the C:\Users\Public directory, where the user.txt flag is often located. netmon-htb
You can log in via FTP using the username anonymous and no password. is an "Easy" rated Windows machine on Hack
A standard scan with Nmap typically reveals several open ports, including: Allows anonymous login. Port 80 (HTTP): Hosts a PRTG Network Monitor login page. Port 135/445 (RPC/SMB): Standard Windows networking ports. Phase 2: User Access (FTP & Information Disclosure) A standard scan with Nmap typically reveals several
Searching through the PRTG configuration files (typically in C:\ProgramData\Paessler\PRTG Network Monitor ) reveals backup configuration files. Phase 3: Privilege Escalation (PRTG Exploitation)
The quickest path to the user flag involves the FTP service:
To log in once administrative credentials or a new user have been established. HackTheBox Writeup — Netmon - Faisal Husaini