Nssm-2.24 Privilege Escalation __full__ Review
NSSM-2.24 Privilege Escalation: A Deep Dive into a Legacy Service Manager’s Hidden Risk
Introduction
NSSM (Non-Sucking Service Manager) has long been a staple for system administrators and developers on the Windows platform. Versions like 2.24, released in the mid-2010s, are celebrated for their ability to turn any executable into a Windows service quickly. However, beneath its utilitarian veneer lies a dangerous attack vector: privilege escalation.
Arbitrary File Write/Overwrite: Attackers look for instances where NSSM has been configured with weak file permissions. If a user can overwrite nssm.exe or its configuration in the Registry (located at HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\), they can point the service to a malicious script. nssm-2.24 privilege escalation
Disclaimer: This post is for educational and defensive purposes only. Unauthorized access to systems is illegal. NSSM-2
nssm install <ServiceName> <path-to-executable>