Room: Enumeration & Brute Force by the amazing TryHackMe!
Key Points: Enumeration | Brute Force | Exploring Authentication Mechanisms | Common Places to Enumerate | Verbose Errors | Password Reset Flow Vulnerabilities | OSINT
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Task 1 – Introduction
Get ready to explore the fundamentals of enumeration and brute force attacks. These techniques are critical for penetration testing and understanding system vulnerabilities.
Task 2 – Authentication Enumeration
Q: Which feature, if poorly implemented, can assist attackers in gathering valid usernames through its response differences?
A: Password reset
Q: What type of error messages can unintentionally provide attackers with confirmation of valid usernames?
A: Verbose errors
Additional sources:
• Rapid7: About User Enumeration
• OWASP: Testing for Account Enumeration
Task 3 – Enumerating Users via Verbose Errors
Q: What is the valid email address from the list?
A: canderson@gmail.com
Task 4 – Exploiting Vulnerable Password Reset Logic
Weak password reset flows are a goldmine for attackers. Always test for predictability in reset links, token expiration, and more.
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