Amazon Web Services — Vulnerabilities & Security Advisories 8

Amazon Web Services provides scalable cloud computing infrastructure and services for businesses globally. Historically, common vulnerabilities include remote code execution, cross-site scripting, and privilege escalation flaws, often stemming from misconfigurations or service-specific weaknesses. While AWS maintains robust security controls, notable incidents include the 2020 Capital One breach where a misconfigured S3 bucket exposed 100 million customer records, and the 2023 vulnerability in AWS Lambda that allowed privilege escalation. The platform's extensive attack surface and complex permission models require careful configuration to prevent unauthorized access and data exposure.