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# Linux Privesc Checklist

> Adapt it to your methodology and the context of your test.\
> Download this file locally from [here](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/CSbyGB/pentips/main/checklists/web-and-api-pentest-checklist.md) this way you can check everything you have done.

* [ ] Enumerate system
  * See [here](https://csbygb.gitbook.io/pentips/linux/privesc)
* [ ] Enumerate user
  * See [here](https://csbygb.gitbook.io/pentips/linux/privesc)
* [ ] Enumerate network
  * See [here](https://csbygb.gitbook.io/pentips/linux/privesc)
* [ ] Enumerate password
  * See [here](https://csbygb.gitbook.io/pentips/linux/privesc)
* [ ] Check for password and file permissions
  * See [here](https://csbygb.gitbook.io/pentips/linux/privesc/pass-file-perm) and [here](https://csbygb.gitbook.io/pentips/linux/privesc#password-hunting)
* [ ] Check for Sudo
  * See [here](https://csbygb.gitbook.io/pentips/linux/privesc/sudo)
* [ ] Check for SUID
  * See [here](https://csbygb.gitbook.io/pentips/linux/privesc/suid)
* [ ] Check for Capabilities
  * See [here](https://csbygb.gitbook.io/pentips/linux/privesc/capabilities)
* [ ] Check for Scheduled Tasks
  * See [here](https://csbygb.gitbook.io/pentips/linux/privesc/cron)
* [ ] Check for NFS Root Squashing
  * See [here](https://csbygb.gitbook.io/pentips/linux/privesc/nfs-root-squashing)
* [ ] Check Services
  * See [here](https://csbygb.gitbook.io/pentips/linux/privesc/services)
* [ ] Check for PATH Abuse
  * See [here](https://csbygb.gitbook.io/pentips/linux/privesc/path)
* [ ] Check for Wildcard Abuse
  * See [here](https://csbygb.gitbook.io/pentips/linux/privesc/wildcard)
* [ ] Check for Privilege groups
  * See [here](https://csbygb.gitbook.io/pentips/linux/privesc/groups)
* [ ] Check for Kernel Exploits
  * See [here](https://csbygb.gitbook.io/pentips/linux/privesc/kernel)
* [ ] Check for homemade scripts

## Other checklists

* [Linux Privesc Checklist - PayloadAllTheThings](https://github.com/swisskyrepo/PayloadsAllTheThings/blob/master/Methodology%20and%20Resources/Linux%20-%20Privilege%20Escalation.md)


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