https://github.com/0xanthonyw/arduino-ps-uac-automation
This project demonstrates how to use an Arduino (CJMCU ATmega32u4) to automate the execution of a PowerShell script with elevated privileges and handle User Account Control (UAC) prompts.
https://github.com/0xanthonyw/arduino-ps-uac-automation
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This project demonstrates how to use an Arduino (CJMCU ATmega32u4) to automate the execution of a PowerShell script with elevated privileges and handle User Account Control (UAC) prompts.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/0xanthonyw/arduino-ps-uac-automation
- Owner: 0xAnthonyW
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-06-24T14:03:02.000Z (11 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-06-24T14:08:33.000Z (11 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-02-03T12:48:09.927Z (4 months ago)
- Language: C++
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- Size: 4.88 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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# Arduino-PS-UAC-Automation
This project demonstrates how to use an Arduino (CJMCU ATmega32u4) to automate the execution of a PowerShell script with elevated privileges and handle User Account Control (UAC) prompts.
## Overview
The script utilizes the Arduino's keyboard emulation capabilities to:
1. Open the Run dialog.
2. Launch PowerShell with elevated privileges.
3. Execute a specified PowerShell script.
4. Automatically accept the UAC prompt.
## Getting Started
### Prerequisites
- Arduino IDE
- CJMCU ATmega32u4 (or any ATmega32u4-based board)
- PowerShell script to be executed (e.g., `D:\Test2.ps1`)
### Hardware Setup
1. Connect the CJMCU ATmega32u4 to your computer via USB.
2. Ensure the correct board and port are selected in the Arduino IDE:
- **Tools** > **Board** > **Arduino Leonardo**
- **Tools** > **Port** > Select the appropriate COM port
### Arduino Sketch
Upload the following sketch to your Arduino:
```cpp
#include
void setup() {
// Initialize the Keyboard library
Keyboard.begin();
delay(1000); // Give the computer time to recognize the USB device
// Open the Run dialog box (Windows + R)
Keyboard.press(KEY_LEFT_GUI); // Press Windows key
Keyboard.press('r'); // Press 'r' key
delay(500);
Keyboard.releaseAll(); // Release all keys
delay(500); // Wait for the Run dialog box to open
// Type the PowerShell command to run the script with elevated privileges and bypass execution policy
Keyboard.print("powershell -Command \"Start-Process powershell -ArgumentList '-NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File \"D:\\Test2.ps1\"' -Verb RunAs\"");
delay(500);
Keyboard.press(KEY_RETURN);
Keyboard.releaseAll();
// Wait for the UAC prompt to appear
delay(3000); // Increase delay to ensure UAC prompt appears
// Accept the UAC prompt (Alt + Y)
digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN, HIGH); // Turn on LED to indicate UAC handling
Keyboard.press(KEY_LEFT_ALT);
Keyboard.press('y');
delay(500);
Keyboard.releaseAll();
digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN, LOW); // Turn off LED
// Indicate the script has finished
while (true) {
digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN, HIGH);
delay(500);
digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN, LOW);
delay(500);
}
}
void loop() {
// Do nothing
}