HackTheBox Hunting License Writeup

Explore the basics of cybersecurity in the Hunting License Challenge on Hack The Box. This very-easy-level Challenge introduces encryption reversal and file handling concepts in a clear and accessible way, perfect for beginners.

What is the file format of the executable?

elf

What is the CPU architecture of the executable?

x86-64

What library is used to read lines for user answers? (ldd may help)

libreadline.so.8

What is the address of the main function?

0x401172

How many calls to puts are there in main? (using a decompiler may help)

5

What is the first password?

PasswordNumeroUno

What is the reversed form of the second password?

0wTdr0wss4P

What is the real second password?

P4ssw0rdTw0

What is the XOR key used to encode the third password?

19

What is the third password?

ThirdAndFinal!!!