byte-lotus

7 posts

Beach Bar

Leaked credentials lead to unsafe YAML deserialization, remote code execution, and Linux privilege escalation.

Aug 9, 2026 TryHackMe
Beach Bar artwork

Do Not Disturb

A NoSQL authentication bypass opens an EJS SSTI path, followed by debugger hijacking and privilege escalation.

Aug 7, 2026 TryHackMe
Do Not Disturb artwork

Hollow Shell

Default credentials and a Zip Slip upload escape the theme directory and turn an automation hook into code execution.

Aug 5, 2026 TryHackMe
Hollow Shell artwork

Infinity Pool

Command injection in a legacy network-check endpoint leads through internal services to full compromise.

Aug 3, 2026 TryHackMe
Infinity Pool artwork

Room 404

An exposed .git directory leaks the staging source and a flag left in the repository.

Aug 1, 2026 TryHackMe
Room 404 artwork

The Guestbook

Prompt injection against an AI concierge reveals hidden directives and bypasses output redaction.

Jul 29, 2026 TryHackMe
The Guestbook artwork

Towel on the Sunbed

A race condition lets parallel reward claims bypass the 24-hour lock and open the Whale Vault.

Jul 27, 2026 TryHackMe
Towel on the Sunbed artwork