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CTFlearn Writeups

An exploration of cybersecurity challenges on the CTFlearn platform, from basic calculation categories to complex exploitation.

CTFlearn Writeups

CTFlearn Writeups documents solutions and technical analyses across various challenge tracks on the CTFlearn community platform.

Overview

This project tracks systematic problem-solving methods across diverse cybersecurity topics. It focuses on training offensive intuition, recognizing vulnerable implementation patterns, and practicing defensive counter-strategies.

Categories Covered

  • SQL Injection — Analysis of query construction flaws, authentication bypass payloads, and data extraction techniques.
  • Web Security — HTTP request manipulation, client-side session handling, and parameter tampering.
  • Steganography — Decoding obfuscated messages hidden within media file formats, EXIF metadata, and bit channels.
  • Cryptography — Classical ciphers, encoding standards, and algorithmic decoding.

Methodology & Tools

  • Operating Environment — Kali Linux
  • Tools — Burp Suite, SQLMap, CyberChef, Stegsolve, Exiftool
  • Scripting — Python, Bash

Solutions are documented with structured explanations to serve as reproducible learning references.