HTB CPTS – Getting Started Reference Guide

For anyone completing the Hack The Box CPTS, and wants a reference to all the links and study suggestions in the Getting Started module, I've got you covered.

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📚Learning Resources

I made some flashcards for only the important ports and HTTP Status codes you need to remember. Usually, I'll quickly revise them at the end of the day. Remember, it's important as pentesters that we can recall these quickly.

Well-Known Ports (Encrypted vs. Unencrypted)

• Quizlet: Well-Known Ports

Important HTTP Status Codes

• Quizlet: HTTP Codes

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📎References & Cheat Sheets

I’ve compiled all the important links mentioned in the module here for easy access. (Note: The Getting Started Cheat Sheet from Hack The Box is not included.)

Reverse Shells

• Payload All The Things – Reverse Shell Cheat Sheet

Local Privilege Escalation

• HackTricks – Privilege Escalation
• Payloads All The Things – GitHub

Linux Enumeration Scripts

• LinEnum
• linuxprivchecker

Windows Enumeration Scripts

• Seatbelt (GhostPack)
• JAWS (Windows Enumeration Script)

Cross-Platform Enumeration

• PEASS-ng (Privilege Escalation Awesome Scripts SUITE)

sudo Exploitation & Binary Misuse

• GTFOBins – Linux Binaries Exploitation

Living-off-the-Land Binaries (Windows)

• LOLBAS – LOLBinaries and Scripts

Happy Hacking guys!

(PS: Do let me know in the comments if you think I left out anything important!)