Objective
Bypass authentication on a vulnerable e‑commerce site and extract user credentials from the database.
Environment
Attack
Privilege escalation
Admin user found → upload a PHP reverse shell via image upload functionality (no MIME validation).
Deliverable
SQLmap command used:
sqlmap -u "https://hackviser-bank.local/search.php?product=1" --dump
Report on prepared statements, file upload restrictions. hackviser scenarios
The Setup: You are tasked with hacking an IoT medical device (pacemaker programmer) or a manufacturing robot. There is no network interface. Only a JTAG port and a UART console. The Challenge: Software tools are useless. You need electrical engineering instincts. The Hackviser Action: A specialized Hackviser scenario here involves signal analysis. The advisor might overlay a logic analyzer’s output, highlight the boot sequence, and suggest: “Watchdog timer is disabled at offset 0x2F4. Try a voltage fault injection here.” Outcome: Gaining root shell on a bricked device. This is high-stakes; a mistake physically destroys the hardware.
Hackviser is a browser-based cybersecurity training platform that focuses on real-world scenarios. Unlike some platforms that rely heavily on CTF (Capture The Flag) puzzles, Hackviser emphasizes "compromised host" simulations, aiming to provide experience closer to what a pentester or SOC analyst encounters in the wild.
Verdict: A solid, up-and-coming platform with a unique focus on post-exploitation and active directory, though it currently lacks the massive community and content volume of the industry giants.
Objective
Gain initial access to a corporate web server and retrieve a flag from /root/flag.txt. Attack
Environment
Steps to simulate
Deliverable
Screenshot of flag, log of commands, remediation: patch Struts, restrict sudo.
Each Hackviser scenario must conclude with a structured report: Privilege escalation Admin user found → upload a
At its core, a Hackviser Scenario is a hybrid between a Capture The Flag (CTF) challenge and a full-scale cyber range exercise, augmented by guided mentorship.
Unlike standard "sandbox" environments where a user is dumped into a system and left to figure it out alone, a Hackviser Scenario features:
A Hackviser scenario places you in the role of a cybersecurity professional tasked with identifying, exploiting, and reporting vulnerabilities in a controlled environment. Each scenario includes:
Legal notice: These scenarios are for educational purposes only. Never attempt them on systems without explicit written permission.
The Setup: Compliance is satisfied, but the CISO isn't. You run a Purple Team exercise where the Red Team uses known TTPs (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures) while the Blue Team watches. The Challenge: Ego. Red Team wants to "win"; Blue Team wants to look invincible. The Hackviser Action: Here, the Hackviser acts as a neutral referee. It scores not on prevention but on detection latency. A strong scenario might involve log manipulation. The advisor says: “Blue Team, you have 4 minutes to detect the dynamic link library sideloading. Red, vary your sleep timers.” Outcome: A metric-based report showing Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) improvements, not just pass/fail.