THE CRIMSON INCIDENT
Classified Document #CB-2026-001
The First Bleed
Security researchers at ████████ Corporation discovered something disturbing. Thousands of database instances across the globe were hemorrhaging data - exposed to the internet without any authentication.
The Root Cause
The vulnerability wasn't just a software bug - it was human error. Default configurations, forgotten authentication settings, and the rush to deploy left databases bleeding into the void.
"The database was listening on all interfaces. The port was wide open. No username. No password. Just... data, waiting to be taken." - Anonymous Security Researcher
The Hemorrhage
Reports flooded in from organizations worldwide. Sensitive data leaked: personal records, financial information, classified documents. The bleeding had begun, and it couldn't be stopped.
Your Mission
A vulnerable instance has been isolated for training purposes. Your task: explore the bleeding database, understand the vulnerability, and capture the flags hidden within.
OBJECTIVES:
- 🔍 Locate the exposed database instance
- 🔓 Connect without authentication
- 📁 Explore the database structure
- 🚩 Capture all hidden flags