Agent skill
Privilege Escalation Methods
This skill should be used when the user asks to "escalate privileges", "get root access", "become administrator", "privesc techniques", "abuse sudo", "exploit SUID binaries", "Kerberoasting", "pass-the-ticket", "token impersonation", or needs guidance on post-exploitation privilege escalation for Linux or Windows systems.
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Metadata
Additional technical details for this skill
- author
- zebbern
- version
- 4.1.0-fractal
SKILL.md
Privilege Escalation Methods
Purpose
Provide comprehensive techniques for escalating privileges from a low-privileged user to root/administrator access on compromised Linux and Windows systems. Essential for penetration testing post-exploitation phase and red team operations.
Inputs/Prerequisites
- Initial low-privilege shell access on target system
- Kali Linux or penetration testing distribution
- Tools: Mimikatz, PowerView, PowerUpSQL, Responder, Impacket, Rubeus
- Understanding of Windows/Linux privilege models
- For AD attacks: Domain user credentials and network access to DC
Outputs/Deliverables
- Root or Administrator shell access
- Extracted credentials and hashes
- Persistent access mechanisms
- Domain compromise (for AD environments)
Core Techniques
🧠 Knowledge Modules (Fractal Skills)
1. Linux Privilege Escalation
2. Windows Privilege Escalation
3. Active Directory Attacks
4. Credential Harvesting
5. Example 1: Linux Sudo to Root
6. Example 2: Windows Kerberoasting
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