Exploiting Lambda Misconfigurations: A Practical Guide to Privilege Escalation Using CloudGoat

Exploiting Lambda Misconfigurations: A Practical Guide to Privilege Escalation Using CloudGoat

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AWS Lambda, a serverless compute service, is a core component of modern cloud environments. While powerful, misconfigured permissions in Lambda functions can lead to privilege escalation, potentially exposing sensitive resources. This podcast explores the process of executing privilege escalation via Lambda, using CloudGoat, an AWS pen-testing tool, to simulate real-world scenarios.