AWS Cloud Pentesting Part 3: How I Chained Lambda, SSRF, and S3 to Win a CloudGoat Scenario

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Learn to chain AWS Lambda, SSRF, and S3 exploits to win a CloudGoat scenario, improving your cloud pentesting skills

intermediate Published 30 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Enumerate AWS Lambda functions using AWS CLI commands
  2. Pivot to EC2 instances to gain further access
  3. Exploit Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerabilities to access restricted resources
  4. Chain credentials to access S3 buckets and escalate privileges
  5. Apply these techniques to a CloudGoat scenario to practice and refine your skills
Who Needs to Know This

This tutorial benefits security engineers and cloud pentesters who want to enhance their skills in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in AWS environments, ultimately strengthening their organization's cloud security posture

Key Insight

💡 Chaining exploits in AWS environments can lead to significant security breaches, making it crucial for security professionals to understand these techniques and implement effective countermeasures

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