XXE

PicoCTF - SOAP

PicoCTF - SOAP

This challenge, titled 'SOAP,' from the web exploitation category on picoCTF, appears to center around an XXE (XML External Entity) vulnerability, as suggested by the associated tags.

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Upon initial reconnaissance, I thoroughly analyzed the source code and inspected the elements but didn't uncover any immediate red flags. The site presents as a static interface featuring three cards with three buttons, which is the extent of actionable intelligence gathered so far.

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Further investigation revealed that these buttons trigger different messages upon interaction, which I verified through manual testing.