Privilege Escalation

Privilege escalation is a cybersecurity vulnerability that occurs when an attacker gains elevated access to resources or systems beyond what is authorized. This can happen through exploiting flaws in software, misconfigurations, or inadequate security measures, allowing the attacker to perform actions such as accessing sensitive data, modifying system settings, or executing malicious code. Effective security practices aim to minimize the risk of privilege escalation by enforcing strict access controls and regularly updating systems.