discovered 03 Aug 2026
benchmark-privesc-linux
→ View on GitHubThe "benchmark-privesc-linux" tool provides a comprehensive benchmarking environment for testing Linux privilege escalation vulnerabilities, where a low-privilege user attempts to gain root access. It offers both virtual machine and Docker container setups for testing various single-step privilege escalation scenarios in an isolated manner, ensuring security and reproducibility. Key features include customizable vulnerability scenarios, support for running tests in both VMs and Docker, and complete open-source access for academic and experimental use.