---
title: "AWS IAM Privilege Escalation Audit"
description: "Uses boto3 and the AWS IAM Access Analyzer API to enumerate all roles, policies, and users, then flags permission combinations that could allow privilege escalation to AdministratorAccess. Outputs findings mapped to MITRE ATT&CK TA0004 with remediation steps and least-privilege replacement policy JSON."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/aws/aws-sdk-js-v3"
category:
  - "Security & Verification"
framework:
  - "Claude Code"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "aws/aws-sdk-js-v3"
  github_stars: 3607
---

# AWS IAM Privilege Escalation Audit

Uses boto3 and the AWS IAM Access Analyzer API to enumerate all roles, policies, and users, then flags permission combinations that could allow privilege escalation to AdministratorAccess. Outputs findings mapped to MITRE ATT&CK TA0004 with remediation steps and least-privilege replacement policy JSON.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/aws-iam-privilege-escalation-audit/)