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What is privilege escalation?

Gaining higher access rights without authorization.

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Why: Privilege escalation is when an attacker with limited access gains more permissions to access restricted data or systems.

Huh, didn't know that: Privilege escalation is when an attacker with limited access gains more permissions to access restricted data or systems.

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Answer: Gaining higher access rights without authorization. Privilege escalation is when an attacker with limited access gains more permissions to access restricted data or systems.

  1. Computer security en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_security
    Privilege escalation describes a situation where an attacker with limited access is able, without authorization, to elevate their privileges or access level.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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