Download Free Winpeas.exe
(Windows Privilege Escalation Awesome Script) is a script developed by Carlos Polop (part of the PEAS suite) designed to search for possible paths to escalate privileges on Windows hosts. It is part of a larger suite of tools that includes LinPEAS (for Linux) and MacPEAS (for macOS).
Once downloaded, you can run the executable from a Command Prompt (cmd) or PowerShell window. Basic Scan .\winPEASx64.exe Run All Checks & Output to File .\winPEASx64.exe log=out.txt Search for Specific Information .\winPEASx64.exe servicesinfo (Checks only services) ⚠️ Critical Safety & Ethics Notes Antivirus Warnings Download Winpeas.exe
From your Windows target shell (cmd or PowerShell): (Windows Privilege Escalation Awesome Script) is a script
If you have a shell on the Windows target, you can use PowerShell to download the file. Basic Scan
If you are involved in ethical hacking, penetration testing, or preparing for certifications like the OSCP, you have likely heard of . Short for Windows Privilege Escalation Awesome Scripts (Suite) , this tool is a staple in a researcher's toolkit for identifying potential paths to escalate privileges on a Windows system.
: Only use this tool on systems you own or have explicit, written permission to test. Unauthorized use on third-party networks is illegal. Avoid Third-Party Sites
wget https://github.com/carlospolop/PEASS-ng/releases/latest/download/winPEASx64.exe # Using PowerShell (Invoke-WebRequest)