Strange Log File

Forensics 100 pts standard

Challenge Description

During a routine investigation, analysts discovered a web server log containing several suspicious requests mixed in with normal traffic. Most of the entries appear harmless, but one of them may reveal evidence of unusual activity. Examine the access.log file carefully, identify the anomalous entry, and determine what it is trying to hide.

Difficulty: Easy

Files

↓ access.log

Hints

        
          View Hint : Hint1

Look for a line that doesn't look like the others. Attackers often use special characters that get converted into % signs

        
          View Hint : Hint 2

This is called URL Encoding. Browsers use it to send special characters over the internet safely.

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