This walkthrough shows an end-to-end compromise of the ignite.local Windows Server 2019 domain controller, starting from one low-privileged credential and ending with krbtgt, full domain control, and SYSTEM on an MSSQL host. It uses NetExec, BloodHound, LSASSY, Backup Operators abuse, ForceChangePassword, xp_cmdshell, and PrintSpoofer to map each step of the attack chain and pair it with defenses. #ignite.local #NetExec #BloodHound #LSASSY #PrintSpoofer #xp_cmdshell #krbtgt
Keypoints
- Hostname resolution is configured first so LDAP, Kerberos, and BloodHound work reliably.
- NetExec is used to enumerate users, privileged accounts, active accounts, and group memberships.
- BloodHound reveals attack paths, including Backup Operators abuse and ForceChangePassword rights.
- LSASSY and PowerShell history harvesting expose credentials that enable lateral movement and domain compromise.
- MSSQL access is escalated with impersonation, xp_cmdshell, and PrintSpoofer to reach SYSTEM.
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