This article demonstrates how net rpc (Samba) can be used to perform reconnaissance, privilege escalation, and persistence against the ignite.local Active Directory domain controller at 192.168.1.11. It walks through user/group enumeration and manipulation, privilege grants (e.g., SeBackupPrivilege), remote registry changes to enable RDP, and recommended mitigations for defenders. #net_rpc #ignite_local
Keypoints
- net rpc can enumerate users and groups on an Active Directory domain using only valid credentials.
- Misconfigured ACLs allow non‑privileged accounts to add/remove users or change passwords, enabling silent account takeover.
- Granting privileges like SeBackupPrivilege or SeImpersonatePrivilege creates stealthy Domain Admin–equivalent persistence.
- Remote registry writes (e.g., enabling RDP) provide interactive access to domain controllers and should trigger immediate alerts.
- Defensive measures include strong passwords and MFA, krbtgt rotation, auditing ACLs and user rights, disabling RDP on DCs, and monitoring AD event telemetry.
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