Algernon is an easy box from Proving Grounds that requires only a one step exploit to root with a pre-compiled script. Enumeration An nmap scan reveals 7 ports open. nmap output Port 9998 Browsing to port 9998 in a browser reveals a landing page with a login form for a system called "SmarterMail". SmarterMail on … Continue reading Proving Grounds: Algernon write-up →