CPENT Practice Question: Privilege Escalation Lateral Movement And Post Exploitation
You have successfully compromised a Linux server and need to exfiltrate data. The network perimeter firewall blocks all outbound traffic except over port 443. Which tool would you use to create an encrypted tunnel for data exfiltration?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Chisel to establish a tunnel over HTTP.
Chisel is a fast TCP/UDP tunnel over HTTP that is ideal for bypassing firewalls by masquerading traffic as web requests.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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ftp to a remote server.
Why it's wrong here
FTP is insecure and generally blocked by outbound firewall policies.
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Chisel to establish a tunnel over HTTP.
Why this is correct
Chisel encapsulates traffic within HTTP/S requests, bypassing most restrictive firewalls.
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scp using a custom port.
Why it's wrong here
If the firewall blocks all ports except 443, scp will fail unless explicitly routed.
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netcat with a simple pipe.
Why it's wrong here
Netcat traffic is unencrypted and easily flagged by IDSs.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official EC-Council exam blueprint
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