> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://faresbltagy.gitbook.io/footprintinglabs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://faresbltagy.gitbook.io/footprintinglabs/password-attacks/lab-easy.md). # Lab - Easy Hello, everyone. Today, we will be exploring the Medium-level Password Attacks Walkthrough lab from the HTB Academy Penetration Testing Course. Our goal is to obtain the contents of flag.txt in /root ## Recon First, let's initiate an IP scan to identify open ports, thereby enabling us to assess available options.
I discovered that ports 21 and 22 are open. Let's attempt a brute force attack; perhaps we can obtain valid credentials.
I discovered valid credentials while brute-forcing FTP. Let's attempt to log in using FTP and explore the available data.
Upon logging in, I discovered a private key named id\_rsa. Let's proceed by transferring it to our machine and adjusting its permissions in an attempt to establish an SSH connection.
Upon logging in, I conducted enumeration and successfully discovered the root password. Thank you for your time in reviewing this writeup.
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