> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://hackbook.dudji.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Privilege Escalation

> Escalate from low-privilege user to root or SYSTEM.

Privilege escalation involves exploiting misconfigurations, vulnerabilities, or weak permissions to **elevate access** from a limited user to a privileged one.

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  <Card title="Linux PrivEsc" icon="linux" href="/attacks/privilege-escalation/linux">
    SUID, sudo misconfigs, cron jobs, capabilities, and kernel exploits.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Windows PrivEsc" icon="windows" href="/attacks/privilege-escalation/windows">
    Token impersonation, service exploits, registry, and AlwaysInstallElevated.
  </Card>
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