ctf/hint

spoiler-free hints
for CTF challenges.

nudge → technique → near-solution.
never the flag.

HINT 1
HINT 2
HINT 3
HINT 1 · NUDGE

think about what the server does with the username field before querying the database. what character might break the query?

Example challenge

“the login form on target.ctf accepts any username. find the admin panel.”

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ctf/hint

spoiler-free hints for CTF challenges.
nudge → technique → near-solution. never the flag.

HINT 1
HINT 2
HINT 3
example

“find the admin panel — the login form accepts any username.”

WEBSQL INJECTION

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