> cat /dev/github | grep security-tools
discovered 03 Aug 2026

pacu

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Pacu is an open-source AWS exploitation framework aimed at facilitating offensive security testing within cloud environments. Its primary use case is for penetration testers to identify and exploit configuration vulnerabilities in AWS accounts using various modules that allow for attacks like user privilege escalation and Lambda function exploitation. Notable features include session management for storing AWS keys, a modular architecture enabling easy extension of functionalities, and comprehensive command support for executing different exploitation techniques.