# Windows Privilege Escalation

Windows Privilege Escalation involves exploiting vulnerabilities or misconfigurations to gain higher-level permissions on a Windows system. This allows attackers to execute sensitive tasks, access restricted data, and potentially take full control of the system, making it a crucial area of focus for cybersecurity professionals.

## **Basic Way to Perform Windows Privilege Escalation**

* [Windows Kernel Exploits](https://blog.rootkid.in/exam-prep-notes/junior-penetration-tester-ejptv2-notes/host-and-network-penetration-testing/system-host-based-attacks/windows-privilege-escalation/windows-kernel-exploits)
* [Bypassing UAC With `UACMe`](https://blog.rootkid.in/exam-prep-notes/junior-penetration-tester-ejptv2-notes/host-and-network-penetration-testing/system-host-based-attacks/windows-privilege-escalation/bypassing-uac-with-uacme)
* [Access Token Impersonation](https://blog.rootkid.in/exam-prep-notes/junior-penetration-tester-ejptv2-notes/host-and-network-penetration-testing/system-host-based-attacks/windows-privilege-escalation/access-token-impersonation)

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**`Hacker's Mantra:`**`Younger hackers are hard to classify. They’re probably just as diverse as the old hackers are. We’re all over the map. - Larry Wall`


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