A simple flat-file database for user authentication . 2. Structure Your Write-up
During the enumeration phase, a file named Userpass (1).txt was discovered. The file contained plaintext credentials in a colon-separated format. Filename: Userpass (1).txt Format: [Username]:[Password] Userpass (1).txt
These credentials were tested against the SSH service and successfully provided unauthorized access to the internal network. A simple flat-file database for user authentication
Recommend better security practices, such as using a password manager or encrypting the file contents . 3. Example Write-up Snippet Vulnerability: Plaintext Credential Storage Userpass (1).txt
Detail exactly where and how the file was obtained (e.g., "The file was located in the /home/user/Documents directory via an unsecured SMB share").