Pacu is an open-source AWS exploitation framework designed for offensive security testing against cloud environments. Created and maintained by Rhino Security Labs, Pacu enables penetration testers to exploit configuration flaws within an AWS account.
Key features include:
- Modular Design: Easily expand functionality with plug-in modules.
- Privilege Escalation: Modules for user privilege escalation and backdooring IAM users.
- Service Exploitation: Modules for attacking vulnerable Lambda functions and other services.
- Data Management: Local SQLite database for managing and manipulating retrieved data.
- Extensibility: Designed with extensibility in mind to keep pace with AWS product developments.
- Reporting and Auditing: Built-in command logging and exporting for documentation and timeline creation.
Pacu is a valuable tool for security professionals aiming to assess and improve the security posture of AWS environments.
