A penetration testing team deploys a specifically crafted payload to a web server, which results in opening a new session as the web server daemon. This session has full read/write access to the file system and the admin console. Which of the following BEST describes the attack?

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The attack described involves gaining unauthorized access with elevated privileges, which is characteristic of privilege escalation. The payload allows the attacker to operate with the same permissions as the web server daemon, granting full access to the system.

A Penetration Testing Team Deploys a Specifically Crafted Payload to a Web