TryHackMe Avenger Walkthrough | Exploiting Windows, Reverse Shell & UAC Bypass

#tryhackme #windows #pentesting This video is a full, step‑by‑step walkthrough of the TryHackMe “Avenger” room, covering WordPress exploitation, reverse shells, Windows privilege escalation, and UAC bypass techniques. We start by enumerating a WordPress 6.2.2 installation using WPScan, identifying a vulnerable Forminator plugin file upload vector that leads to initial access. By abusing a simulated user interaction, we upload a malicious .bat file that downloads and executes an obfuscated PowerCat reverse shell. From there, we escalate privileges on the Windows target by: Demonstrating UAC bypass using a custom Invoke‑Bypass PowerShell script Achieving an Administrator PowerShell reverse shell Capturing both user.txt and root.txt flags This walkthrough explains every command, exploit logic, and decision, making it ideal for: TryHackMe learners OSCP / PNPT preparation Windows privilege escalation practice WordPress security testing Beginners struggling with web exploitation concepts 🧠 Techniques Covered WPScan enumeration WordPress Forminator exploitation File upload abuse PowerCat reverse shell Python HTTP server Netcat listeners Powercat privilege escalation Windows UAC bypass Admin shell escalation 🛠 Tools Used WPScan PowerCat Netcat Python http.server PowerShell 💡 If this helped you understand WordPress exploitation or Windows privilege escalation, consider liking & subscribing for more TryHackMe and Hack The Box walkthroughs. #TryHackMe #Avenger #TryHackMeWalkthrough #WordPressExploitation #WindowsPrivilegeEscalation #ReverseShell #PowerShell #EthicalHacking #CyberSecurity #PenetrationTesting #UACBypass #OSCPPrep