Netmon-htb

You can log in via FTP using the username anonymous and no password.

To gain administrative access, you must move from FTP to the web interface:

In an old configuration backup (e.g., PRTG Configuration.old.bak ), you may find a password like PrTg@dmin2018 . netmon-htb

This provides read access to the C:\Users\Public directory, where the user.txt flag is often located.

For finding PRTG-specific RCE exploits.

To log in once administrative credentials or a new user have been established. HackTheBox Writeup — Netmon - Faisal Husaini

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 . You can log in via FTP using the

Searching through the PRTG configuration files (typically in C:\ProgramData\Paessler\PRTG Network Monitor ) reveals backup configuration files. Phase 3: Privilege Escalation (PRTG Exploitation)