Privilege Escalation Methods

What problem does it solve?

This skill provides structured guidance for ethically authorized privilege escalation on Linux and Windows targets to enable controlled post-exploitation learning and testing.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Linux techniques: sudo binary abuse, scheduled task abuse, capabilities abuse, NFS root squashing, and running root-owned services (e.g., MySQL as root).
• Windows/Active Directory techniques: token impersonation, service abuse, SeBackupPrivilege, SeLoadDriverPrivilege, Kerberoasting, AS-REP roasting, Golden Ticket, Pass-the-Ticket.
• Use Case: Red team engagements and post-exploitation training scenarios that require gaining or simulating privileged access with proper authorization.

Quick Start

Instruct the AI to outline a targeted privilege escalation assessment plan for a Linux or Windows host, including the steps and example commands to attempt in a controlled, authorized environment.