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AWS IAM Privilege Escalation: 20 Methods Explained
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AWS IAM Privilege Escalation: 20 Methods Explained

February 28, 2024
18 min read
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Complete guide to AWS IAM privilege escalation covering 20 different attack paths from low-privileged access to full administrative control.

Introduction

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Technical Deep Dive

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$ tool-name --option target-system
[+] Successfully exploited vulnerability

Key Takeaways

  • Critical security insight based on the engagement or research
  • Technical lessons learned from the operation
  • Defensive recommendations for organizations
  • Future research directions and areas of interest

Conclusion

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