During a penetration testing engagement, you are required to perform credential testing against a secure shell (SSH) service known to be running on the target machine with the IP address 192.168.1.50. Based on the client's information, username enumeration is not a concern, and you have been provided a list of potential usernames and a common password to test. Which command should you use to perform this task efficiently using Hydra?
-l user -P /path/to/common-password.txt ssh://192.168.1.50
The correct answer is -L /path/to/userlist.txt -p password ssh://192.168.1.50. In Hydra, the -L flag is used to specify the file containing a list of usernames, the -p flag indicates the use of a single password to try across all the usernames, and specifying ssh:// followed by the IP address indicates the protocol and target for the attack. Incorrect answers either misuse Hydra flags or incorrectly format the command, which would result in failed attempts or incorrect syntax.
Ask Bash
Bash is our AI bot, trained to help you pass your exam. AI Generated Content may display inaccurate information, always double-check anything important.
What does the '-L' flag do in the Hydra command?
Open an interactive chat with Bash
What is Hydra and how is it used in penetration testing?
Open an interactive chat with Bash
What is the significance of using the correct protocol in the command, like 'ssh://'?