π Info Lab: Username Enumeration via Account Locking
π§ͺ Lab Description:
This lab is vulnerable to username enumeration. It uses account locking, but there's a logic flaw in its implementation.
To solve the lab:
- π΅οΈββοΈ Enumerate a valid username
- π Brute-force the user's password
- β
Access their account page
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π§ͺ Step-by-Step Guide to Solving the Lab: Username Enumeration via Account Locking
The main goal is to enumerate a valid username first, then brute-force the password.
However, the application locks accounts after several incorrect login attempts β thatβs where the logic flaw lies.
π§ Step 1: Start With Manual Login Attempt
- π Go to the login page
- β Try logging in with any incorrect username and password (e.g.,
user: test, pass: test123)