HackTheBox: GettingStarted Write-up (Walkthrough)

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Learn to exploit a Linux machine using a web-to-root attack chain on HackTheBox

intermediate Published 22 May 2026
Action Steps
  1. Access the GettingStarted machine on HackTheBox
  2. Identify potential vulnerabilities using reconnaissance tools
  3. Exploit the vulnerabilities to gain initial access
  4. Escalate privileges to gain root access
  5. Document the steps taken to exploit the machine
Who Needs to Know This

Penetration testers and security engineers can benefit from this walkthrough to improve their skills in exploiting vulnerabilities and gaining root access

Key Insight

💡 A web-to-root attack chain can be used to gain root access to a Linux machine by exploiting vulnerabilities

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Learn to exploit a Linux machine using a web-to-root attack chain on HackTheBox

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GettingStarted is an easy-rated Linux machine on HackTheBox that perfectly demonstrates a classic web-to-root attack chain. The initial… Continue reading on Medium »
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