Linux Privilege Escalation

Start as a low-privilege user and find your way to root. Covers SUID binaries, cron jobs, kernel exploits, misconfigured services, and more escalation vectors.

250 points 60 minutes 987 solved

LinuxPrivEscEnumeration

swt-lab@linux-privilege-escalation:~$

$ ssh lab@linux-privilege-escalation.labs.securewithtechies.com

Connecting to lab environment...

[*] Lab: Linux Privilege Escalation

[*] Difficulty: Medium | Points: 250

[+] Environment ready. Good luck, hacker!

lab@target:~$ ▋

Objectives

1
Identify the vulnerability in the target system
2
Exploit the vulnerability to gain access
3
Capture the flag and submit proof
4
Document your methodology and findings

Hints

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Lab Stats

Attempts2,961

Success Rate33%

Avg Time48 min

First BloodRahiPatel

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