active-directory-acl-abuse

Exploit misconfigured Active Directory permissions with BloodHound-guided attacks.

120|8|Updated Jun 2, 2026
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Skill: active-directory-acl-abuse
Source: https://github.com/Prohao42/aimy-skill/tree/main/ai-mian/hack-skills/skills/active-directory-acl-abuse
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Prohao42/aimy-skill --skill active-directory-acl-abuse-prohao42

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires bloodhound, impacket, mimikatz, pywhisker, SharpGPOAbuse, pygpoabuse, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides expert techniques to exploit misconfigured Active Directory permissions, such as GenericAll, WriteDACL, DCSync rights, shadow credentials, LAPS reading, GPO abuse, and BloodHound-guided attack paths.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • BloodHound Enumeration: Utilizes BloodHound for complex AD permission enumeration and attack path discovery.
  • ACE-Specific Exploitation: Focuses on the exploitation of dangerous Access Control Entries (ACEs) in AD.
  • DCSync Attack: Executes DCSync to dump all hashes from the domain controller.
  • Shadow Credentials: Exploits shadow credentials for targeted Kerberoasting and password resets.
  • LAPS Password Reading: Extracts LAPS passwords from domain computers.
  • GPO Abuse: Abuses Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to add local admins or execute commands on domain controllers.
  • Use Case: For example, if a domain user has generic write permissions on a domain object, this Skill can be used to exploit these permissions and escalate privileges within the domain.

Quick Start

Run the active-directory-acl-abuse skill to enumerate and exploit ACL misconfigurations in your Active Directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about active-directory-acl-abuse

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I exploit Active Directory ACL misconfigurations like GenericAll or WriteDACL?

You can exploit Active Directory ACL misconfigurations by using BloodHound to enumerate attack paths and leveraging dangerous ACEs like GenericAll or WriteDACL to escalate privileges within the domain.

What is a DCSync attack and how does it work in Active Directory?

A DCSync attack exploits misconfigured AD permissions by simulating a domain controller to dump all password hashes from the domain controller using techniques supported by tools like impacket and mimikatz.

How do I abuse Group Policy Objects to execute commands on a domain controller?

Abuse Group Policy Objects by exploiting misconfigured GPO permissions to add local admins or execute commands on targeted domain controllers, leveraging tools like SharpGPOAbuse or pygpoabuse.

Can I use BloodHound to find LAPS password reading attack paths?

Yes, BloodHound can enumerate complex AD permissions to discover attack paths, which can then be used to extract LAPS passwords from domain computers if the necessary permissions are misconfigured.

What tools do I need to perform shadow credentials attacks in AD?

To perform shadow credentials attacks in AD, you need tools like pywhisker to exploit targeted Kerberoasting and password reset paths identified through Active Directory ACL enumeration.

Do I need impacket installed to execute DCSync and dump domain hashes?

Yes, impacket is required as a dependency to execute DCSync and dump all hashes from the domain controller, alongside other tools like mimikatz for specific attack vectors.

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