The directory traversal vulnerability in the file manager web application allows an attacker to read files outside the web root. This can be exploited to read sensitive files like /etc/passwd .

: Confirms the machine is a Domain Controller.

I can provide the exact commands for whichever part is giving you trouble!

This returns a list of users in the domain htb.local :

The first step is identifying the target's open services. Forest is a ( forest.htb.local ), so expect a wide range of open ports typical for AD environments.

: Use Impacket's GetNPUsers.py to request a TGT for this user.