We covered a beginner web hacking challenge where we inspected the source code of the given page to examine the PHP code and eventually revealing a function that discloses sensitive credentials.

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The challenge highlights a web page where the the penetration tester is required to inspect the page adn view its source code. The source code is written in PHP language and shows a function named authentication which if expanded shows the username and password written in reverse.

Using the below command can reverse the string back to its original form

[code_snippet id=6 format]

echo “54321@terceSrepuS” | rev

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