HTB: Jeeves

Windows machine using a Jenkins build step for remote code execution, a KeePass database for a Pass-the-Hash credential, and an alternate data stream hiding the root flag.

February 25, 2026 · 5 min

HTB: Chatterbox

Windows machine centred on an AChat buffer overflow with custom shellcode, then credential discovery and password reuse for Administrator.

February 24, 2026 · 4 min

HTB: Escape

Active Directory machine where MSSQL abuse leaks credentials that feed into an AD CS certificate attack for full domain compromise.

November 9, 2025 · 7 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: Flight

Active Directory box capturing NTLM hashes, abusing SMB access and password reuse, pivoting through IIS, and escalating via SeImpersonatePrivilege.

November 3, 2025 · 9 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: Timelapse

Active Directory box where exposed SMB backups lead to certificate-based WinRM access, PowerShell history credential discovery, and LAPS abuse.

November 1, 2025 · 5 min

HTB: Monteverde

Machine built around an Azure AD Connect misconfiguration that leaks credentials and leads to domain compromise.

October 30, 2025 · 5 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