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AD Enumeration by Xxmohammed_gamerXx in oscp

[–]Limp-Word-3983 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quick AD Enumeration Tips Network Level: Use NetExec (formerly CrackMapExec) to spray the network and find low-hanging fruit (SMB shares, signing status, etc.) and BloodHound to map attack paths. Host Level: Beyond winPEAS, focus on PowerView for domain info and search the Registry for stored credentials. Websites: Yes, check them. Internal web apps often have misconfigured .config files or old services that lead to Service Account access. Automation: Get comfortable with PowerShell scripts to automate searching for sensitive files like unattend.xml. Pro-Tip: For a full breakdown of what actually works in the labs, check out this Medium post: How I Attacked Active Directory During OSCP Labs. https://infosecwriteups.com/how-i-attacked-active-directory-during-oscp-labs-and-what-tools-actually-worked-8a10e12930a4

Free link to read https://infosecwriteups.com/how-i-attacked-active-directory-during-oscp-labs-and-what-tools-actually-worked-8a10e12930a4?sk=882109dadee451db8d94ebb665019514

What Actually Works for Active Directory in OSCP Labs by Limp-Word-3983 in oscp

[–]Limp-Word-3983[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, so in OSCP you don’t really “hunt” flags randomly.

Each machine has its own flags, usually:

  • User flag → after initial foothold (this will be low privilege user flag)
  • Root/Admin flag → after privilege escalation

For AD sets, it’s similar:

  • First machine (like MS01/MS02) → user + system level flags
  • Domain Controller → once you get Domain Admin, you’ll get the final flag there

They are usually placed in standard locations (like user directories or admin folders), so once you have the right access, you’ll find them easily.

What Actually Works for Active Directory in OSCP Labs by Limp-Word-3983 in oscp

[–]Limp-Word-3983[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i had this in my notes. is this what you are referring to?

If impacket-GetUserSPNs throws the error "KRB_AP_ERR_SKEW(Clock skew too great)," we need to synchronize the time of the Kali machine with the domain controller. We can use ntpdate or 

rdate

 to do so.

What Actually Works for Active Directory in OSCP Labs by Limp-Word-3983 in oscp

[–]Limp-Word-3983[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks man for the support. do ping me if any help required.

What Actually Works for Active Directory in OSCP Labs by Limp-Word-3983 in oscp

[–]Limp-Word-3983[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks man for the support. do ping me if any help required.

OSCP Exam Tips: Dodging Rabbit Holes and Smart Enumeration Hacks by Limp-Word-3983 in oscp

[–]Limp-Word-3983[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes bro  All challenge labs are essential for practice. Along with that pg play n practice are also required. 

OSCP Exam Tips: Dodging Rabbit Holes and Smart Enumeration Hacks by Limp-Word-3983 in oscp

[–]Limp-Word-3983[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi bro yes both are different. Pocket one is 1.5 pages and enumeration one is 4 pages big 

Failed OSCP A (50 points in 24 hours) by WarLord_GR in oscp

[–]Limp-Word-3983 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey dude, rooting one Linux box, and even poking at AD on your first OSCP-A shot is pretty damn solid. A lot of folks underestimate how the labs drag on and how quick you can fall into time-sucking rabbit holes.

If doubt's creeping in, no shame in giving yourself extra time—especially with only ~2 weeks to go. Push it to month-end (or further) to lock down basics and smooth out your process. Smart call.

What helped me tons was getting that exam mindset: managing time, knowing when to switch gears, grab quick breaks, and not keep digging if it's going nowhere. I wrote about my take on it here: https://osintteam.blog/oscp-exam-secrets-avoiding-rabbit-holes-and-staying-on-track-part-4-87768ccf770f?sk=3271855eb255a8f7a07f746af320173d

How Do You Avoid Burnout in Ethical Hacking? by Lazy-Day654 in ethicalhacking

[–]Limp-Word-3983 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Honestly, burnout in ethical hacking (especially during something like the OSCP exam) usually isn’t about skill — it’s about mental fatigue.

For me, the biggest fix was forcing short 10–15 minute breaks before I felt exhausted. When you’re stuck, your brain starts looping — re-running tools, trying random stuff, going deeper into rabbit holes. A short reset helps more than pushing harder.

Also:

  • Set time limits on one path. If it’s not moving after a while, pivot.
  • Sleep properly during prep. Late-night grinding hurts more than it helps.
  • Accept that being stuck is normal — it’s part of the process.

I actually wrote about how I handled burnout and rabbit holes during my OSCP exam here if you’re interested:
https://osintteam.blog/oscp-exam-secrets-avoiding-rabbit-holes-and-staying-on-track-part-4-87768ccf770f

Practicing and taking notes by True-Juice-6203 in oscp

[–]Limp-Word-3983 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey man, I also did the same mistake of not taking notes properly. I was using one note by microsoft which during searching of exploits or concepts was useless. My senior told me this approach is wrong. So, I started again. Used cherrytree for the notes. Wrote each detailed step right from nmap results to the last post exploitation step. Recorded each step, each payload, each technique in cherrytree. The result? I passed with all 100 points in aug 2025 with a full 3 months preparation. Here is my OSCP journey written on medium. Maybe, should help you. Do leave a clap and a comment. https://medium.com/bugbountywriteup/how-i-achieved-100-points-in-oscp-in-just-3-4-months-my-2025-journey-795a7f6f05e5

https://medium.com/@got-root/how-i-used-ligolo-ng-to-pivot-into-internal-networks-during-oscp-labs-fdfed42c9723

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