Forensics CTF Challenge Writeup

Challenge Information

• Name: Apache Logs
• Points: 1
• Category: Forensics
• Objective: Analyze the Apache log file to uncover and decode suspicious data.

Solution

1. Log Analysis:

   • The provided Apache log file is relatively short.

   • Upon reviewing the logs, identify a URL with URL-encoded suspicious data.

     

2. URL Decoding:

   • Decode the URL using standard URL decoding techniques to reveal an ASCII representation of letters.

     

3. Conversion:

   • Convert the ASCII representation into readable text, which reveals the flag.

     

Flag

FSIIECTF{XXXXXXXXXX}