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Meaning of privilege escalation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The use of an exploit to gain elevated access to resources that are normally protected from an application or user.

countable, uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

privilege walk Privileged privileged debt privileged sanctuary privilegee privileger

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