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Overview

The TokenPrivileges command enumerates the privileges assigned to the current process token, showing which are enabled, disabled, or removed. Windows privileges control what actions a process can perform, and certain privileges (like SeDebugPrivilege, SeImpersonatePrivilege) are critical for offensive operations and privilege escalation.

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Syntax

Seatbelt.exe TokenPrivileges
This command does not support remote execution.

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Output

Returns token privilege information:
  • Privilege name
  • Status (Enabled, Disabled, Enabled by Default)
  • Description
  • Privilege LUID

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Use Cases

  • Identify available privileges for exploitation
  • Check for SeDebugPrivilege (credential dumping)
  • Verify SeImpersonatePrivilege (token impersonation)
  • Assess SeBackupPrivilege (file access)
  • Plan privilege escalation techniques

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Example Output

====== TokenPrivileges ======

Current Token's Privileges:

SeShutdownPrivilege                  : DISABLED
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege              : ENABLED_BY_DEFAULT, ENABLED
SeUndockPrivilege                    : DISABLED
SeIncreaseWorkingSetPrivilege        : DISABLED
SeTimeZonePrivilege                  : DISABLED

[*] Running as standard user with typical privileges
Example for Administrator: 
====== TokenPrivileges ======

Current Token's Privileges:

SeIncreaseQuotaPrivilege             : DISABLED
SeSecurityPrivilege                  : DISABLED
SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege             : DISABLED
SeLoadDriverPrivilege                : DISABLED
SeSystemProfilePrivilege             : DISABLED
SeSystemtimePrivilege                : DISABLED
SeProfileSingleProcessPrivilege      : DISABLED
SeIncreaseBasePriorityPrivilege      : DISABLED
SeCreatePagefilePrivilege            : DISABLED
SeBackupPrivilege                    : DISABLED
SeRestorePrivilege                   : DISABLED
SeShutdownPrivilege                  : DISABLED
SeDebugPrivilege                     : DISABLED [!]
SeSystemEnvironmentPrivilege         : DISABLED
SeChangeNotifyPrivilege              : ENABLED_BY_DEFAULT, ENABLED
SeRemoteShutdownPrivilege            : DISABLED
SeUndockPrivilege                    : DISABLED
SeManageVolumePrivilege              : DISABLED
SeImpersonatePrivilege               : ENABLED_BY_DEFAULT, ENABLED [!]
SeCreateGlobalPrivilege              : ENABLED_BY_DEFAULT, ENABLED
SeIncreaseWorkingSetPrivilege        : DISABLED
SeTimeZonePrivilege                  : DISABLED
SeCreateSymbolicLinkPrivilege        : DISABLED

[*] Running as administrator with elevated privileges

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Remote Execution

This command does NOT support remote execution.

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Detection Considerations

Minimal detection risk - queries current process token.
  • API Calls: Uses GetTokenInformation with TokenPrivileges class
  • No Privilege Changes: Only reads existing privileges
  • EDR Telemetry: May be logged as process behavior

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High-Value Privileges for Attackers

SeDebugPrivilege
  • Allows debugging and accessing other processes
  • Used for credential dumping (LSASS access)
SeImpersonatePrivilege
  • Enables token impersonation attacks
  • Key for potato-style privilege escalation
SeBackupPrivilege
  • Allows reading any file on the system
  • Can be used to access SAM/SYSTEM/SECURITY hives
SeRestorePrivilege
  • Allows writing to any file
  • Can modify system files and registry
SeLoadDriverPrivilege
  • Allows loading kernel drivers
  • Can be used for kernel-level persistence
SeTakeOwnershipPrivilege
  • Allows taking ownership of objects
  • Can bypass file/registry permissions