Privilege Access Escalation via Token Impersonation

Ankit Mehta@Secvyn

•updated Jun 25, 2026•0•0•1

Detects the use of command-line arguments associated with Windows token impersonation techniques (e.g., 'SeImpersonate', 'ImpersonateLoggedOnUser') initiated by common command-line interpreters (powershell.exe, cmd.exe, wmic.exe). This activity is often indicative of an adversary attempting to elevate privileges by stealing or manipulating access tokens.