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Privilege Escalation with UACMe

In this course, you will learn how to bypass Windows user account control and elevate your privileges.

Intermediate
9m
(8)

Created by Malek Mohammad

Last Updated Jul 31, 2025

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Privilege Escalation with UACMe

In this course, you will learn how to bypass Windows user account control and elevate your privileges.

Intermediate
9m
(8)

Created by Malek Mohammad

Last Updated Jul 31, 2025

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What you'll learn

UACME is an open-source tool used to bypass Windows user account control and get local administrator privileges, it is used by Threat actors, Red teams, Blue teams and Pen testers. In this course, Privilege Escalation with UACMe, you’ll learn how to utilize UACMe to bypass Windows user account control and get local admin privileges in a red team environment. First, we’ll demonstrate how to compile and use this tool. Next, we’ll simulate a real world scenario using UACMe to gain local admin privileges. Finally, you'll learn the importance to know how these techniques can be used against you that will ultimately lend to your ability as an organization, or an individual, to detect and defend against specific attack vectors. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to execute the technique, bypass user account control #T1548 using UACMe.

Privilege Escalation with UACMe
Intermediate
9m
(8)
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Malek Mohammad - Pluralsight course - Privilege Escalation with UACMe
Malek Mohammad
8 courses 4.3 author rating 13 ratings

Malek is an Informaion Security Consultant and Penetration Tester, he focuses on web and Android applications security.

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