Agent skill · security · davila7
Windows Privilege Escalation
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.
Why this skill is useful
Adds detailed exploitation scripts and methodologies for privilege escalation on Windows that are not commonly known or documented.
What it needs
Requires powerup, seatbelt, winpeas installed locally. About 7k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-08-06. 30,138 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
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 User Enumeration Network Enumeration Antivirus Enumeration 2. Credential Harvesting SAM and SYSTEM Files HiveNightmare (CVE-2021-36934) Search for Passwords Unattend.xml Credentials WiFi Passwords PowerShell History 3. Service Exploitation Incorrect Service Permissions Unquoted Service Paths AlwaysInstallElevated 4. Token Impersonation Check Impersonation Privileges Potato Attacks 5. Kernel Exploitation Find Kernel Vulnerabilities Common Kernel Exploits 6. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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