Which of the following Metasploit post-exploitation modules can be used to escalate privileges on Windows systems?

The correct answer is A. getsystem. Explanation getsystem is a Meterpreter post-exploitation command/module in Metasploit that attempts to elevate privileges to SYSTEM level on a compromised Windows machine using techniques like named pipe impersonation and token duplication - making it the clear choice for…

Submitted by viktor_hu· Mar 6, 2026System Hacking

Question

Which of the following Metasploit post-exploitation modules can be used to escalate privileges on Windows systems?

Options

Agetsystem
Bgetuid
Ckeylogrecorder
Dautoroute

How the community answered

(21 responses)

A
86% (18)
C
10% (2)
D
5% (1)

Explanation

getsystem is a Meterpreter post-exploitation command/module in Metasploit that attempts to elevate privileges to SYSTEM level on a compromised Windows machine using techniques like named pipe impersonation and token duplication - making it the clear choice for privilege escalation. getuid (B) simply displays the current user identity without changing or escalating any permissions, making it a reconnaissance command rather than an escalation one. keylogrecorder (C) is used for capturing keystrokes on the target system, which is a credential harvesting technique, not privilege escalation. autoroute (D) is a pivoting module used to route traffic through a compromised host to reach other network segments, unrelated to privilege levels.

Memory Tip: Think of the prefix "get" - getsystem gets you to the highest privilege level (SYSTEM), while getuid just gets you information. If the module changes your access level, it's getsystem; if it just shows your access level, it's getuid.

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#Metasploit#Privilege Escalation#Post-exploitation#Windows Hacking

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