Facts Hack The Box Writeup-Sudo Privilege Escalation via Facter (Linux)

Complete HTB Facts Machine Walkthrough: Enumeration, Facter Abuse, and Root PrivEsc Using Custom Ruby Facts

February 1, 2026 • views • 9 min read • 860 words

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