THM: Athena

Linux machine chaining SMB enumeration, new-line command injection on an in-development router panel, cron job abuse, and a patched Diamorphine LKM rootkit for root.

August 23, 2026 · 7 min

HTB: Bashed

Linux box that starts with an exposed PHP web shell, pivots through sudo-based lateral movement, and finishes with cron-driven privilege escalation.

December 18, 2025 · 4 min