Why the Report Still Decides Your Fate
OffSec’s new OSCP⁺ exam awards up to 10 of the 100 points for a clear, evidence‑rich report. Miss a required screenshot or botch a step‑by‑step exploit narrative and you can fail—even with 70 lab points. Treat the report as a second exam, not an afterthought.
1 | Battle‑Tested Template Structure
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Executive Summary – ½ page; risk language a manager can quote.
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Methodology & Scope – tools, ethical constraints, network map.
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Vulnerability #1 (AD chain)
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Intro sentence
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Step‑by‑step exploit bullets
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Screenshot 1: foothold shell & hostname
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Screenshot 2: privilege‑escalation proof
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Vulnerability #2 (Standalone box)
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Mitigation Recommendations – one actionable line per vuln.
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Appendix – full command output, hashes, screenshots in numbered order.
Time‑Saver: Use our free Markdown template and export to PDF—headings auto‑populate the table of contents.
2 | Screenshot Must‑Haves
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Include timestamp + hostname in every shell shot (
whoami && hostname). -
For AD points, capture the NTLM hash or ticket you abused.
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Name files logically:
Vuln1_shell.png,Vuln1_hash.png.
3 | Proof‑of‑Concept (PoC) Etiquette
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Annotated code—comment the one‑liner that triggers RCE; leave out recon noise.
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Highlight creds—underline stolen passwords so graders see them instantly.
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Reverse shells? Mask internal IPs if asked; OffSec likes clean, redacted outputs.
4 | Common Mistakes That Cost Points
| Mistake | Point Loss |
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| Missing “root” or “NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM” screenshot | –5 |
| Steps out of chronological order | –3 |
| No mitigation or CWE mapping | –2 |
| Over‑compressed images (blurry text) | –1 |
5 | First‑Attempt Pass with Cert Fast Pass
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2025‑aligned report template—auto‑checks headings, page numbers, and appendix order.
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Screenshot checklist integrated into our timed mocks—never forget a proof.
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One‑to‑one mentor review—we mark up your draft PDF before you ever schedule the real exam.
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Pay‑Only‑After‑You‑Pass guarantee—tuition due only when OffSec emails “PASS.”
Comparing cert paths? See OSCP⁺ vs. OSEP—Which Red‑Team Cert Pays Off Faster? for salary data and skill overlap.
Ready to Ship a Perfect OSCP⁺ Report?
📲 Grab the free Markdown template or book a 15‑minute mentor call: https://certfastpass.net/contact/
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