In an old configuration backup (e.g., PRTG Configuration.old.bak ), you may find a password like PrTg@dmin2018 .
If the 2018 password fails on the live login page, updating it to the current year (e.g., PrTg@dmin2019 ) often works, as highlighted by Faisal Husaini .
For finding PRTG-specific RCE exploits.
To log in once administrative credentials or a new user have been established. HackTheBox Writeup — Netmon - Faisal Husaini
To gain administrative access, you must move from FTP to the web interface: netmon-htb
This provides read access to the C:\Users\Public directory, where the user.txt flag is often located.
A standard scan with Nmap typically reveals several open ports, including: Allows anonymous login. Port 80 (HTTP): Hosts a PRTG Network Monitor login page. Port 135/445 (RPC/SMB): Standard Windows networking ports. Phase 2: User Access (FTP & Information Disclosure) In an old configuration backup (e
is an "Easy" rated Windows machine on Hack The Box that focuses on misconfigurations and information disclosure within the PRTG Network Monitor application. Phase 1: Initial Enumeration