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Great pentest reports are not about volume but about delivering precise, clear, and actionable insights that enable organizations to remediate vulnerabilities quickly. Below is a breakdown of what makes a pentest report effective, along with practical commands and steps to apply these principles.
Key Elements of a Strong Pentest Report
- Precision – Clearly identify the vulnerability, affected systems, and exploitation steps.
- Clarity – Avoid jargon; explain findings in a way that both technical and non-technical stakeholders understand.
- Actionability – Provide remediation steps, references, and proof of concept (PoC) where applicable.
Example: Privilege Escalation via Insecure Delegated Permissions
Bad Report Example:
“Privilege escalation to Domain Admin was achieved by abusing insecure permissions.”
Good Report Example:
“Privilege escalation to Domain Admin as a Domain User (jdoe) was achieved by abusing insecure delegated permissions. Domain Users was granted FullControl of the Domain Admins group, allowing jdoe to add themselves to the group.”
Remediation Steps:
- Remove `FullControl` permissions from the `Domain Admins` group.
- Ensure `Domain Users` is not listed in the ACL of
Domain Admins. - Use `dsacls` or Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) to verify permissions.
You Should Know: Practical Commands & Steps
1. Checking Active Directory Permissions
List ACLs of the Domain Admins group dsacls "CN=Domain Admins,CN=Users,DC=example,DC=com"
2. Exploiting Insecure Delegation (PoC)
Using crackmapexec to check for delegation misconfigurations crackmapexec ldap <DC_IP> -u <user> -p <password> --delegation
3. Remediation via PowerShell
Remove FullControl for Domain Users
$ADGroup = Get-ADGroup "Domain Admins"
$ADGroup | Set-ADObject -Remove @{ntSecurityDescriptor=(Get-ACL "AD:\$($ADGroup.DistinguishedName)").Access}
4. Verifying Fixes
Using BloodHound to confirm no excessive permissions remain bloodhound-python -d example.com -u user -p 'password' -c All
What Undercode Say
A pentest report is only as good as its ability to drive security improvements. Avoid vague statements—instead, provide:
– Step-by-step exploitation details (with annotated screenshots).
– Exact commands used (for reproducibility).
– Clear remediation guidance (with official references).
– Business impact analysis (why this matters to executives).
For further reading on secure AD delegation:
Expected Output:
A well-structured pentest report that enables quick remediation, reduces organizational risk, and strengthens security posture.
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References:
Reported By: Spenceralessi Cisos – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
