AWS IAM Privilege Escalation Explained: How SetDefaultPolicyVersion Can Lead to Admin Access

AWS IAM Privilege Escalation Explained: How SetDefaultPolicyVersion Can Lead to Admin Access

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If you manage AWS environments, this is something you need to know about. AWS IAM privilege escalation through SetDefaultPolicyVersion is one of those attack paths that looks harmless on the surface but can quietly give an attacker full admin access — without ever touching your root credentials.