|link| - Hackfail.htb

Add a command to one of the scripts (like iptables-multiport.conf ) that creates a SUID binary or sends a reverse shell.

Look for API keys or database passwords. hackfail.htb

On HackFail, the path to root often involves , an intrusion prevention framework. If a user has write access to the Fail2Ban configuration or its custom action scripts, they can achieve code execution as root. Locate Action Scripts: Check /etc/fail2ban/action.d/ . Add a command to one of the scripts (like iptables-multiport

Browse through public repositories. Look for configuration files (like .env or config.php ) that might contain secrets. Exploit Git Hooks: If you find a repository you can edit: Navigate to Settings > Git Hooks . Edit the pre-receive or post-update hook. If a user has write access to the

Ensure that configuration files for security tools like Fail2Ban are only writable by the root user.

Check /mnt or other unusual directories for files belonging to the host system.