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FTP

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a Protocol used to allow Remote Transfer of Files over a Network. FTP operates using a Client-Server Protocol. The client initiates a connection with the server, the server validates whatever login Credentials are provided and then Opens the Session.

:: FTP
21/TCP

  • Active - Passive
    • In Active FTP Connection, the Client opens a Port and listens. The server is required to actively connect to it.
    • In Passive FTP connection, the Server opens a Port and listens [Passively] and the client Connects to it. 

nc -vn <IP> 21

Authentication​

:: Is going to Authenticate as Anonymous if no Credentials are Provided 
lftp 10.10.27.233 -p 21

:: Provide the Credentials [Anonymous:Anonymous] 
:: -p [Passive Mode] [Useful if Behind Firewall]
ftp 10.10.27.233    
:: GUI [Use Nautilus && Browser or Alternatives]
ftp://anonymous:anonymous@IP

Download​

:: Download Every File
:: --no-passive [Disable Passive Mode[Default]]
wget -m ftp://anonymous:anonymous@10.10.27.233

Brute-Force​

hydra -l <Username> -P <WordList> ftp://<IP>