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- WinPEAS.exe*Explanation*: Scans the target Windows system for misconfigurations, services, or software that can be exploited to escalate privileges.- 1. **Run LinPEAS**:
- ./linpeas.sh*Explanation*: Runs LinPEAS to gather information about the Linux system that could help identify privilege escalation paths.Scroll to Top
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