🔓 Can you exploit the hidden backdoor in this FTP server?

A seemingly innocent FTP server harbors a dark secret - a malicious backdoor inserted by attackers who compromised the official distribution. The vulnerability lies dormant, waiting for the right trigger to unleash remote access. 🎯 Time to discover how compromised software can become your gateway to system control!

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10

Points

Easy

Solution Available

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Launch your dedicated AWS machine to begin hacking

~1-2 min setup

AWS dedicated

Private instance

Industry standard

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+10 points

First Blood by j3rich0 at 2024-05-12 23:20:44.0

Anonymous 2

Easy 10 points

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🔓 Can you exploit the hidden backdoor in this FTP server?

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