Certipy

Attack Active Directory Certificate Services.

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pkg: certipy

Certipy enumerates and abuses AD CS misconfigurations (ESC1-ESC8) to escalate to Domain Admin.

Syntax

certipy {find|req|auth} [options]

Example

certipy find -u user@corp.local -p P@ss -dc-ip 10.0.0.1

Enumerates vulnerable certificate templates.

Advantages
  • Powerful AD CS attack suite
  • Covers ESC1-ESC8
Disadvantages
  • Deep AD knowledge required
  • Highly intrusive
Tags
#ad#adcs#privesc

Official docs: Certipy

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Frequently asked questions

What is Certipy used for?
Certipy enumerates and abuses AD CS misconfigurations (ESC1-ESC8) to escalate to Domain Admin.
What is an example Certipy command?
A common example is: certipy find -u user@corp.local -p P@ss -dc-ip 10.0.0.1 — Enumerates vulnerable certificate templates.
Is Certipy part of Kali Linux?
Yes. Certipy ships with Kali Linux (and Parrot OS). If missing, install it with: sudo apt install certipy.
What category of security tool is Certipy?
Certipy is a Post-Exploitation tool with a high-risk profile when run against a live target.

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