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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
HTB GreenHorn Writeup: Pluck CMS 4.7.18 RCE to Root

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HTB GreenHorn Writeup: Pluck CMS 4.7.18 RCE to Root

GreenHorn is an easy-rated Linux box on HackTheBox. This writeup covers Pluck CMS 4.7.18 RCE via Gitea credential leakage, lateral movement through password reuse, and root privilege escalation by depixelizing a blurred PDF password.

By Onurcan Genç 13 Apr 2026 5 min read
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