THM-Advent of Cyber 2024 Day5

SOC-mas XX-what-ee?

The Story

The days in Wareville flew by, and Software’s projects were nearly complete, just in time for Christmas. One evening, after wrapping up work, Software was strolling through the town when he came across a young boy looking dejected. Curious, Software asked, “What would you like for Christmas?” The boy replied with a sigh, “I wish for a teddy bear, but I know that my family can’t afford one.”

This brief conversation sparked an idea in Software’s mind — what if there was a platform where everyone in town could share their Christmas wishes, and the Mayor’s office could help make them come true? Excited by the potential, Software introduced the idea to Mayor Malware, who embraced it immediately. The Mayor encouraged the team to build the platform for the people of Wareville.

Through the developers’ dedication and effort, the platform was soon ready and became an instant hit. The townspeople loved it! However, in their rush to meet the holiday deadline, the team had overlooked something critical — thorough security testing. Even Mayor Malware had chipped in to help develop a feature in the final hours. Now, it’s up to you to ensure the application is secure and free of vulnerabilities. Can you guarantee the platform runs safely for the people of Wareville?

Answer the questions below

1- What is the flag discovered after navigating through the wishes?

Question Hint

There are a lot of townspeople who submitted their wishes, so try iterating up to 20.

A: THM{Brut3f0rc1n6_mY_w4y}

2- What is the flag seen on the possible proof of sabotage?

A: THM{m4y0r_m4lw4r3_b4ckd00rs}