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If you used a symlink, you can now read the linked file through the web server.

Because the unzipping process often runs with high privileges (or as a user with write access to the webroot), you can create a malicious zip file containing a symbolic link . FUNHXX17.zip

This machine focuses on insecure file handling and exploitation of automated scripts. The FUNHXX17.zip file is the central piece of the initial exploitation phase. If you used a symlink, you can now

Scanning the web server (Port 80) usually reveals a directory like /backups/ where this same zip file might be hosted or referenced. 2. Exploiting FUNHXX17.zip The FUNHXX17

The core "trick" of this machine involves how the system handles this specific zip file.

Depending on the version of the VM you are running, it may be vulnerable to recent Linux kernel exploits.

If the zip contained a , you simply navigate to the location where the script was extracted to trigger a connection back to your listener ( nc -lvnp 4444 ). 4. Privilege Escalation