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Labs / IP Spoofing Admin

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  • Released 28 Aug 2025

🚨 This admin portal thinks it's safe behind IP restrictions.

A corporate admin portal stands locked behind what seems like impenetrable IP-based security. But every fortress has its weakness, and this one might not be as secure as it appears. 🎭 Can you find a way to convince the system that you belong on the inside?

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Challenge

🌐 IP Spoofing & Access Control Bypass: Web Application Security Testing

IP-based access control bypass is a critical vulnerability found in many web applications that rely solely on client IP addresses for authentication. This challenge introduces you to real-world penetration testing techniques used to bypass weak access controls.

🎯 What You'll Learn
  • ✓ IP-based access control weaknesses
  • ✓ HTTP header manipulation techniques
  • ✓ Information gathering and reconnaissance
  • ✓ X-Forwarded-For header exploitation
🔍 Challenge Overview

You'll conduct a security assessment of TechCorp Solutions' corporate website, which uses IP-based restrictions to protect their admin portal. Your mission is to identify the authorized IP address and bypass the access controls to gain unauthorized access.

Penetration Testing Context: This scenario mirrors real-world web application security assessments where testers must identify and exploit access control vulnerabilities to demonstrate security weaknesses to clients.