HackTheBox TimeKORP Writeup
Explore the basics of cybersecurity in the TimeKORP 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.
https://app.hackthebox.com/challenges/648
Description
Are you ready to unravel the mysteries and expose the truth hidden within Korp’s digital domain? Join the challenge and prove your prowess in the world of cybersecurity. Remember, time is money, but in this case, the rewards may be far greater than you imagine.
Exploitation
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/?format=';cat ../flag'
Summary
TimeKORP is a very-easy-level challenge on Hack The Box that involves exploiting a web application’s insecure input handling. By manipulating the format parameter with ;cat ../flag, the attacker leverages command injection to access the flag stored in a parent directory. This highlights the importance of sanitizing user inputs to prevent arbitrary command execution.