PT0-002 Attacks and Exploits Practice Question
During a penetration test, a tester successfully exploits a web application and gains a foothold. The tester needs to pivot to an internal network segment that is not directly accessible. Which THREE tools can the tester use to create a SOCKS proxy or tunnel for pivoting?
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Chisel
SSH dynamic port forwarding (-D), chisel, and ligolo-ng are all tools for creating SOCKS proxies or tunnels for pivoting.
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Chisel
Why this is correct
Chisel is a fast TCP/UDP tunnel over HTTP.
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Netcat
Why it's wrong here
Netcat can create basic connections but not a SOCKS proxy directly.
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Nmap
Why it's wrong here
Nmap is a scanner, not a tunneling tool.
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Ligolo-ng
Why this is correct
Ligolo-ng creates a SOCKS5 proxy for pivoting.
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SSH with -D flag
Why this is correct
SSH -D creates a dynamic SOCKS tunnel.
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