What Is a Privilege Escalation Vulnerability?

Imagine this scenario: you’re managing Linux servers that host critical applications, where uptime is everything and security is non-negotiable. You’re diligent about patching, monitoring, and hardening your systems against threats, but a breach occurs anyway. It’s not flashy like a ransomware attack , nor is it obvious like failed login attempts”it’s hidden in plain sight. Someone found a way to elevate their access quietly, bypassing all the restrictions intended to keep users in their lane. That’s privilege escalation”a type of vulnerability that doesn’t kick in at step one of an attack but often paves the way for the worst-case scenario.LinuxSecurity – Security ArticlesRead More