Metasploit Post-Exploitation Privilege Escalation Module
Which of the following Metasploit post-exploitation modules can be used to escalate privileges on Windows systems?
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100% of anonymous learners picked answer A. Votes are pick records left by other test-takers — they are not the verified answer.
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Tests knowledge of Metasploit Meterpreter modules, with the common trap being confusion between information gathering (getuid) and actual privilege escalation (getsystem).
Identifies the specific Metasploit post-exploitation module used to escalate privileges on Windows systems. This page confirms that getsystem is the correct tool for elevating Meterpreter sessions to SYSTEM level.
Candidates often select getuid because it relates to user identity, but it only displays the current user ID without changing permissions or escalating rights.
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Why the Answer Is Correct
The getsystem module is specifically designed to attempt to elevate the current Meterpreter session to SYSTEM-level privileges on Windows targets. It leverages various local exploitation techniques, such as token impersonation or named pipe abuse, to achieve this elevation, which is essential for full system control.Why the Other Options Are Wrong
getuid simply displays the User ID of the current session without performing any actions. keylogrecorder is a surveillance module used to capture keystrokes from active users. autoroute is a routing module that allows the attacker to route traffic through the compromised host to other subnets, unrelated to privilege levels.Community Comment Notes
Community consensus strongly supports A. As one commenter noted, "The getsystem module in Metasploit is used to escalate privileges on Windows systems." Another verified that "getuid... does not escalate privileges," clarifying why B is incorrect.Exam Strategy
Memorize the primary function of key Meterpreter built-in modules. Distinguish clearly between modules that gather info (getuid, sysinfo), manipulate the environment (autoroute, run), and escalate access (getsystem, uacexploit).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between getsystem and getuid?
getuid displays the current user ID of the session, while getsystem attempts to elevate the session to SYSTEM privileges.
Does autoroute help with privilege escalation?
No, autoroute is used to add routes to the routing table so traffic can reach other networks via the compromised host.