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AWSCloudTrail - Privilege escalation via DataPipeline policy

Detects inline IAM policy updates that combine Data Pipeline permissions with IAM privileges such as iam:PassRole. This sequence can enable indirect execution and elevated access pathways, indicating potential…

Description

Detects inline IAM policy updates that combine Data Pipeline permissions with IAM privileges such as iam:PassRole. This sequence can enable indirect execution and elevated access pathways, indicating potential privilege escalation activity.

Detection logic

Detection requirements

Platform
IaaSIdentity ProviderOffice SuiteSaaS

The rule states no platform. This is derived from the ATT&CK technique it maps to.

Log source product
aws
Log source service
awscloudtrail

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