> cat /dev/github | grep security-tools
discovered 03 Aug 2026

uptux

Python ★ 301 via github-topic
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Uptux is a specialized tool for conducting privilege escalation checks on modern Linux systems, focusing on vulnerabilities in systemd units, D-Bus settings, and Unix socket files. Notable features include the ability to identify writable executables, broken symlinks, and overly permissive service configurations without requiring installation, making it convenient for use in restricted environments. The tool runs entirely from a single Python script and provides options for logging and debugging output.