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I know this is possible by switching to root or using 'sudo' but I just want to know if there is any other way. Assume the user doesn't have root privileges.

Scenario: While playing a CTF challenge, I gained reverse shell access to the www-data user using Netcat. I also have the credentials for another user, but when I tried to switch to that user , I was not allowed to do so. Additionally, the current user does not have root privileges, so I have this doubt

as user68186 suggested this answer Share a Folder between two Local Users but it didn't resolve my issue. The suggested answers involve changing the group name or using sudo, but I don't have the necessary permissions for those actions.

Roop sagar Teella
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Yes, as long as those files have default settings (you can see files /home/$USER/ but not access most of the hidden directories (if not all)). A normal user and the admin can remove permissions for other users if they like and then viewing is not possible.

You can not delete, or edit files unless those permissions have been added (by that user or the admin).

Rinzwind
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