Nimbostratus
A proof-of-concept toolkit for fingerprinting and exploiting Amazon Web Services cloud infrastructures using the boto library.
A proof-of-concept toolkit for fingerprinting and exploiting Amazon Web Services cloud infrastructures using the boto library.
Checked October 2026.
Nimbostratus is a collection of tools designed for fingerprinting and exploiting Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructures. The toolkit was developed as a proof-of-concept for demonstrating security vulnerabilities in Amazon cloud environments.
The tools utilize the boto library to interact with Amazon's API, enabling security researchers and penetration testers to assess AWS infrastructure security. Nimbostratus focuses on identifying potential weaknesses and exploitation vectors within AWS cloud deployments.
The project serves as a research tool for understanding cloud security vulnerabilities and was originally created to support presentations on pivoting techniques within Amazon cloud environments. The toolkit provides functionality for reconnaissance and exploitation activities specifically targeting AWS infrastructure components.
No core features are listed for this product yet, so check the vendor's documentation for the full feature list.
No integrations are listed for this product yet. Check the vendor's documentation, or ask the vendor which integrations and APIs it supports.
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Nimbostratus is a product in the Penetration Testing category. It covers Reconnaissance, AWS and Proof of Concept.
Nimbostratus is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/andresriancho/nimbostratus/.
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Nimbostratus is available as a cloud service. It is listed for mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.
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