mv

File write

This executable can write data to local files.

Unprivileged
This function can be performed by any unprivileged user.
```
echo DATA >/path/to/temp-file
mv /path/to/temp-file /path/to/output-file
```
Sudo
This function is performed by the privileged user if executed via sudo because the acquired privileges are not dropped.
RemarksIf there are environment variables involved, they must be passed via sudo VAR=value ... or exported then sudo -E ....
```
echo DATA >/path/to/temp-file
mv /path/to/temp-file /path/to/output-file
```
SUID
This function is performed by the privileged user if the executable has the SUID bit set and the right ownership because the effective privileges are not dropped.
```
echo DATA >/path/to/temp-file
mv /path/to/temp-file /path/to/output-file
```

Privilege escalation

This executable provides a mechanism for privilege escalation by indirectly enabling elevated privileges, such as setting the SUID bit or modifying the ownership of another executable.

CommentThis can be used to move and then read or write files from a restricted file systems or with elevated privileges.
Sudo
This function is performed by the privileged user if executed via sudo because the acquired privileges are not dropped.
RemarksIf there are environment variables involved, they must be passed via sudo VAR=value ... or exported then sudo -E ....
```
mv /path/to/input-file /path/to/output-file
```
SUID
This function is performed by the privileged user if the executable has the SUID bit set and the right ownership because the effective privileges are not dropped.
```
mv /path/to/input-file /path/to/output-file
```