https://github.blog/security/vulnerability-research/privilege-escalation-polkit-root-on-linux-with-bug/
Jan 26, 2022 - polkit is a system service installed by default on many Linux distributions. It’s used by systemd, so any Linux distribution that uses systemd also uses...
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https://academy.hackthebox.com/course/preview/windows-privilege-escalation
After gaining a foothold, elevating our privileges will provide more options for persistence and may reveal information stored locally that can further our a...
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https://academy.hackthebox.com/path/preview/local-privilege-escalation
Privilege escalation is a vital phase of the penetration testing process, one we may revisit multiple times during an engagement. During our assessments, we...
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https://patchstack.com/articles/critical-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-modular-ds-plugin-affecting-40k-sites-exploited-in-the-wild/
Jan 17, 2026 - Unauthenticated privilege escalation vulnerability discovered in the Modular DS plugin. 🚨 Learn how attackers gain wp-admin access, active exploitation...
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https://academy.hackthebox.com/course/preview/linux-privilege-escalation
Privilege escalation is a crucial phase during any security assessment. During this phase, we attempt to gain access to additional users, hosts, and resource...
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https://www.asmag.com/showpost/34516.aspx
The U.S. accounted for the largest share of the North American access control market in 2023, and a similar trend is expected to be witnessed during the forecas
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https://thehackernews.com/2026/02/microsoft-patches-cve-2026-26119.html
Microsoft fixes CVE-2026-26119, an 8.8 CVSS privilege escalation bug in Windows Admin Center that could allow network-based user rights takeover.
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https://thehackernews.com/search/label/privilege%20escalation
Explore the latest news, real-world incidents, expert analysis, and trends in privilege escalation — only on The Hacker News, the leading cybersecurity and IT...
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https://xmcyber.com/blog/double-agent-service-agent-privilege-escalation-in-google-vertex-ai/
Jan 15, 2026 - Learn more about Double Agent: Service Agent Privilege Escalation in Google Vertex AI . Read more on XM Cyber website.
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https://securereading.com/windows-registry-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-poc-exploit-released/
Jan 7, 2025 - CVE-2024-43641: Critical vulnerability affecting Windows Server 2025, Windows 10, and Windows 11. Its severity score is high as well, at 7.8 out of 10.
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