The vulnerability in NSSM 2.24 subverts this logic not by breaking the Windows security model, but by mishandling how the service binary executes after installation.
NSSM is a popular open-source utility that wraps any executable (e.g., a batch script, Python app, or Node.js server) into a Windows service. It’s widely used in development environments, CI/CD runners, and even production systems. nssm-2.24 privilege escalation
References and further reading
: Version 2.24 is the most widely cited version in security advisories because it was the stable release for a long period during which these configuration-based exploits were popularized in penetration testing frameworks. Mitigation Strategies The vulnerability in NSSM 2
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