
Article Describes Web Server Attack and Exploitation of Weak Cryptography on HackTheBox's "Yummy" VM
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The article describes an attack on a web server and the exploitation of weak cryptography on the "Yummy" virtual machine from HackTheBox. The author demonstrates how to bypass the limitations of a cryptographic algorithm to forge a token. The attack also includes privilege escalation under Linux using the Rsync utility. Technical details mentioned include the use of Mercurial and Rsync. The article does not provide specific dates or CVE numbers.