mimikatz

Extract Windows credentials and Kerberos tickets from LSASS memory.

15|1|Updated Feb 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AeonDave/malskill --skill mimikatz
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Skill: mimikatz
Source: https://github.com/AeonDave/malskill/tree/main/offensive-tools/windows/mimikatz
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AeonDave/malskill --skill mimikatz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of extracting sensitive credential information from Windows systems, enabling post-exploitation activities and network pivoting.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Credential Dumping: Extract plaintext passwords, NTLM hashes, and Kerberos tickets from LSASS memory.
  • Post-Exploitation: Facilitate Pass-the-Hash, Pass-the-Ticket, and Golden/Silver Ticket attacks.
  • Use Case: After gaining initial access to a Windows machine, use Mimikatz to dump credentials, allowing you to move laterally within the network using harvested hashes or tickets.

Quick Start

Execute mimikatz to debug privileges and dump logon passwords from LSASS.

Frequently Asked Questions about mimikatz

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

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How do I extract plaintext passwords and NTLM hashes from LSASS memory on Windows?

To extract Windows credentials from LSASS memory, you need to execute a tool with SeDebugPrivilege, which allows you to dump plaintext passwords, NTLM hashes, and Kerberos tickets for post-exploitation activities.

What is Pass-the-Hash and how does it help with network pivoting after credential dumping?

Pass-the-Hash is a post-exploitation technique where harvested NTLM hashes are used to authenticate to other Windows systems, enabling lateral movement and network pivoting without needing the original plaintext passwords.

Does harvesting Kerberos tickets from LSASS support Golden and Silver Ticket attacks?

Yes, extracting Kerberos tickets from LSASS memory supports post-exploitation attacks, allowing you to forge Golden or Silver Tickets for persistent access and lateral movement within a Windows network.

Do I need SeDebugPrivilege to dump Windows logon passwords from LSASS memory?

Yes, SeDebugPrivilege is required for execution when dumping logon passwords from LSASS memory, as it grants the necessary access rights to read the memory space of the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service process.

Why is extracting credentials from LSASS often detected by EDR solutions?

Extracting credentials from LSASS is often detected by EDR solutions because reading the LSASS process memory is a highly monitored behavior, flagged as a known post-exploitation technique for harvesting passwords and Kerberos tickets.