VulnLab: Baby2

Active Directory box enumerating users over SMB, reusing a weak password, abusing a writable logon script, and escalating through GPO.

March 22, 2026 · 8 min

VulnLab: Baby

Active Directory machine combining anonymous LDAP enumeration, password reset abuse, SeRestorePrivilege execution, and a manual NTDS extraction.

March 21, 2026 · 6 min

HTB: Cicada

Active Directory box where exposed SMB shares leak credentials that get reused, then Backup Operators membership is abused to dump domain hashes.

November 7, 2025 · 6 min

HTB: Blackfield

Active Directory machine covering AS-REP Roasting, BloodHound-guided lateral movement, LSASS credential extraction, and Backup Operators abuse.

November 6, 2025 · 7 min

HTB: Return

Active Directory box capturing LDAP credentials through a printer admin panel, gaining WinRM access, and abusing Server Operators rights to DCSync.

November 3, 2025 · 4 min

HTB: Sauna

Active Directory machine generating valid usernames, AS-REP Roasting an account, recovering AutoLogon credentials, and finishing with a DCSync attack.

October 27, 2025 · 5 min

HTB: Forest

Active Directory machine built on anonymous LDAP enumeration, AS-REP Roasting, nested group abuse, and a DCSync attack for domain compromise.

October 26, 2025 · 6 min