unPixelate passwords like a PRO | greenhorn HTB beginner walkthrough
In this HackTheBox GreenHorn walkthrough, we'll dive into an exciting CTF that involves unpixelating passwords and exploiting a CMS vulnerability to get root access. This beginner-friendly guide covers everything from scanning for vulnerabilities to cracking password hashes and finally unpixelating a password hidden in a PDF.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
How to exploit vulnerabilities in a CMS
Using tools like Depix to unpixelate passwords
Gaining reverse shell access and escalating privileges
Solving a real-world CTF challenge from start to finish
If you're new to HackTheBox or CTF challenges, this video will show you the essential steps and tools used to root the GreenHorn machine.
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DISCLAIMER: This video is intended for educational purposes only. All activities demonstrated in this video were conducted on legally authorized systems such as HackTheBox & TryHackMe. Unauthorized hacking, including attempts to gain unauthorized access to computers, servers, or other digital assets, is illegal and unethical. Always obtain proper permission before conducting any form of penetration testing or security research. The techniques shown here should only be used in ethical hacking environments, and I am not responsible for any misuse of the information provided.