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Gaara -- Proving Grounds (write-up)

Difficulty: Easy Box: Gaara (Proving Grounds) Author: dsec Date: 2024-08-25


TL;DR

Found a hidden /Cryoserver directory on the web server (case-sensitive), which contained information leading to access. Notes are sparse.


Enumeration

Nmap results

Web enum

Found /Cryoserver: - Requires capital C. - Page is blank until you scroll down.

Cryoserver page

Contents

Access


Lessons & takeaways

  • Directory names can be case-sensitive -- always try variations when brute-forcing
  • If a page looks blank, scroll down -- content can be hidden below the fold
  • Take more detailed notes during the box