Agent skill · security · aiskillstore
linux-privilege-escalation
This skill should be used when the user asks to "escalate privileges on Linux", "find privesc vectors on Linux systems", "exploit sudo misconfigurations", "abuse SUID binaries", "exploit cron jobs for root access", "enumerate Linux systems for privilege escalation", or "gain root access from low-privilege shell". It provides comprehensive techniques for identifying and exploiting privilege escalation paths on Linux systems.
Why this skill is useful
Adds executable scripts for automated privilege escalation enumeration and exploitation that are not commonly known or documented.
What it needs
Requires curl, python3, wget installed locally. About 6k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-07. 405 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Linux Privilege Escalation Purpose Execute systematic privilege escalation assessments on Linux systems to identify and exploit misconfigurations, vulnerable services, and security weaknesses that allow elevation from low-privilege user access to root-level control. This skill enables comprehensive enumeration and exploitation of kernel vulnerabilities, sudo misconfigurations, SUID binaries, cron jobs, capabilities, PATH hijacking, and NFS weaknesses. Inputs / Prerequisites Required Access Low-privilege shell access to target Linux system Ability to execute commands (interactive or semi-interactive shell) Network access for reverse shell connections (if needed) Attacker machine for payload hosting and receiving shells Technical Requirements Understanding of Linux filesystem permissions and ownership Familiarity with common Linux utilities and scripting Knowledge of kernel versions and associated vulnerabilities Basic understanding of compilation (gcc) for custom exploits Recommended Tools LinPEAS, LinEnum, or Linux Smart Enumeration scripts Linux Exploit Suggester (LES) GTFOBins reference for binary exploitation John the Ripper or Hashcat for password cracking Netcat or similar for reverse shells Outputs / Deliverables Primary Outputs Root shell access on target system Privilege escalation path documentation System enumeration findings report Recommendations for remediation Evidence Artifacts Screenshots of successful privilege escalation Command output logs demonstrating root access Identified vulnerability details Exploited configuration files Core Workflow Phase 1: System Enumeration Basic System Information Gather fundamental system details for vulnerability research: User and Permission Enumeration Network Information Process and Service Enumeration Environment Variables Phase 2: Automated Enumeration Deploy automated scripts for comprehensive enumeration: Transfer scripts to target system: Phase 3: Kernel Exploits Identify Kernel Version Search for Exploits Co …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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