What if it was possible to gain root access through Vim with just a single command?

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Learn how misconfigurations in programs like Vim and Nano can be exploited for privilege escalation. By running Vim with SUID permissions and executing a specific command, one can gain root access. Similarly, Nano can be used to spawn a shell by running it with sudo and executing commands. Understanding these vulnerabilities helps in securing your server against such attacks.

# Privilege Escalation through Vim