Netmon-htb
In an old configuration backup (e.g., PRTG Configuration.old.bak ), you may find a password like PrTg@dmin2018 .
To gain administrative access, you must move from FTP to the web interface: netmon-htb
Searching through the PRTG configuration files (typically in C:\ProgramData\Paessler\PRTG Network Monitor ) reveals backup configuration files. Phase 3: Privilege Escalation (PRTG Exploitation) In an old configuration backup (e
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) In an old configuration backup (e.g.
The quickest path to the user flag involves the FTP service:
This provides read access to the C:\Users\Public directory, where the user.txt flag is often located.