Netmon-htb Guide

This provides read access to the C:\Users\Public directory, where the user.txt flag is often located.

The quickest path to the user flag involves the FTP service: netmon-htb

is an "Easy" rated Windows machine on Hack The Box that focuses on misconfigurations and information disclosure within the PRTG Network Monitor application. Phase 1: Initial Enumeration This provides read access to the C:\Users\Public directory,

In an old configuration backup (e.g., PRTG Configuration.old.bak ), you may find a password like PrTg@dmin2018 . A standard scan with Nmap typically reveals several

A standard scan with Nmap typically reveals several open ports, including: Allows anonymous login. Port 80 (HTTP): Hosts a PRTG Network Monitor login page. Port 135/445 (RPC/SMB): Standard Windows networking ports. Phase 2: User Access (FTP & Information Disclosure)

To gain administrative access, you must move from FTP to the web interface: