EvilBox: One — PHP Web Shell RCE + Writable /etc/passwd to Root | OffSec PG Play

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Learn how to exploit a PHP web shell and escalate privileges to root using EvilBox: One, a cybersecurity challenge machine

advanced Published 31 May 2026
Action Steps
  1. Exploit a PHP web shell using a vulnerability scanner
  2. Use the web shell to read sensitive files on the system
  3. Inject a new user into the /etc/passwd file to gain access
  4. Escalate privileges to root using the injected user account
  5. Analyze the system's configuration and identify potential security weaknesses
Who Needs to Know This

This tutorial is beneficial for security researchers, penetration testers, and cybersecurity enthusiasts who want to improve their skills in web enumeration, exploit development, and privilege escalation

Key Insight

💡 Chaining web enumeration, file read, and /etc/passwd injection can lead to root access

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Key Takeaways

Learn how to exploit a PHP web shell and escalate privileges to root using EvilBox: One, a cybersecurity challenge machine

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