windows-privilege-escalation

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This skill should be used when the user asks to "escalate privileges on Windows," "find Windows privesc vectors," "enumerate Windows for privilege escalation," "exploit Windows misconfigurations," or "perform post-exploitation privilege escalation." It provides comprehensive guidance for discovering and exploiting privilege escalation vulnerabilities in Windows environments.

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# Windows Privilege Escalation ## Purpose Provide systematic methodologies for discovering and exploiting privilege escalation vulnerabilities on Windows systems during penetration testing engagements. This skill covers system enumeration, credential harvesting, service exploitation, token impersonation, kernel exploits, and various misconfigurations that enable escalation from standard user to Administrator or SYSTEM privileges. ## Inputs / Prerequisites - **Initial Access**: Shell or RDP access as standard user on Windows system - **Enumeration Tools**: WinPEAS, PowerUp, Seatbelt, or manual commands - **Exploit Binaries**: Pre-compiled exploits or ability to transfer tools - **Knowledge**: Understanding of Windows security model and privileges - **Authorization**: Written permission for penetration testing activities ## Outputs / Deliverables - **Privilege Escalation Path**: Identified vector to higher privileges - **Credential Dump**: Harvested passwords, hashes, or tokens - **Elevated Shell**: Command execution as Administrator or SYSTEM - **Vulnerability Report**: Documentation of misconfigurations and exploits - **Remediation Recommendations**: Fixes for identified weaknesses ## Core Workflow ### 1. System Enumeration #### Basic System Information ```powershell # OS version and patches systeminfo | findstr /B /C:"OS Name" /C:"OS Version" wmic qfe # Architecture wmic os get osarchitecture echo %PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE% # Environment variables set Get-ChildItem ...

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