Exploit

A piece of code, a sequence of commands, or a technique that takes advantage of a software vulnerability to cause unintended behavior. Exploits can crash systems, escalate privileges, or give an attacker remote access. They range from simple scripts to complex chains targeting multiple flaws.

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