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HTB Topology: LaTeX Injection to Root

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HTB Topology: LaTeX Injection to Root

The HackTheBox Topology machine is an easy-rated Linux box that chains together classic web enumeration, a LaTeX injection vulnerability, credential cracking with John the Ripper, and a gnuplot + cron privilege escalation path.

By Onurcan Genç 14 Apr 2026 6 min read
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