> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://hacking-notes.jord4n.pro/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://hacking-notes.jord4n.pro/writeups-ctf/hackthebox.md). # HackTheBox HackTheBox machine writeups organized by Linux and Windows difficulty, covering enumeration, initial foothold, privilege escalation, Active Directory, web exploitation, and service abuse. HackTheBox machine writeups organized by operating system and difficulty. ## HTB Methodology 1. Enumerate exposed services, web applications, subdomains, shares, and authentication surfaces. 2. Identify the initial foothold through credentials, CVEs, file upload, LFI, command injection, or service abuse. 3. Stabilize access and collect local context: users, configs, credentials, scheduled tasks, services, and internal ports. 4. Escalate privileges through Linux misconfigurations, Windows privilege abuse, Active Directory paths, or vulnerable services. ## Machine Categories

:linux:

Linux Easy

HackTheBox Linux Easy machine writeups covering web enumeration, exposed services, credential discovery, file disclosure, CMS exploitation, and Linux privilege escalation.HTB Linux Easy

:windows:

Windows Easy

HackTheBox Windows Easy machine writeups covering SMB, Active Directory enumeration, WinRM, file disclosure, service abuse, credential attacks, and Windows privilege escalation.HTB Windows Easy

:linux:

Linux Medium

HackTheBox Linux Medium machine writeups covering web exploitation, SQL injection, SSRF, CMS RCE, credentials, pivoting, and Linux privilege escalation.HTB Linux Medium

:windows:

Windows Medium

HackTheBox Windows Medium machine writeups covering file inclusion, web shells, Jenkins, Active Directory, Windows privilege escalation, and post-exploitation.HTB Windows Medium
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