From the admin panel, the attacker finds an insecure file upload feature, uploads a reverse shell payload (e.g., shell.php ), and executes it. Within seconds, they have a low-privilege shell.
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The attacker identifies a target: a web-based admin panel protected by CAPTCHA. The login page says "Admin Area" and has a "Forgot password" function that sends an OTP. From the admin panel, the attacker finds an