Privilege Escalation

Learning Path

Follow these concepts in order to master this topic.

Introduction to Privilege Escalation

Linux User & Permission Model

Windows User & Permission Model

Linux Enumeration

Windows Enumeration

SUID & SGID Binaries

Linux Capabilities

Cron Jobs

PATH Hijacking

Kernel Exploits Basics

Windows Services

Registry Misconfigurations

DLL Hijacking

Always Install Elevated

Scheduled Tasks

Credential Hunting

Automated Enumeration Tools

Privilege Escalation Mitigation

Official documentation and references.

Practice what you've learned.

Apply what you've learned by building real projects.

Enumerate a Linux System for Privilege Escalation

Beginner

Exploit Common Windows Misconfigurations

Intermediate

Perform Complete Linux & Windows Privilege Escalation in a Lab

Advanced