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

benchmark-privesc-linux

Shell ★ 51 via github-topic
→ View on GitHub
The "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.