If you used a symlink, you can now read the linked file through the web server.
Create a symlink to a sensitive file (like /root/root.txt or /etc/shadow ) or a directory. Compress the symlink using the --symlinks flag in zip . Upload it back to the server. FUNHXX17.zip
The machine runs a background cron job or script that automatically processes/unzips files placed in certain directories (like /var/www/html/uploads or the FTP upload folder). If you used a symlink, you can now
The core "trick" of this machine involves how the system handles this specific zip file. Upload it back to the server
Depending on the version of the VM you are running, it may be vulnerable to recent Linux kernel exploits.
Running nmap reveals open ports, typically 21 (FTP) , 22 (SSH) , and 80 (HTTP) .
