performing-gcp-penetration-testing-with-gcpbucketbrute
Perform GCP security testing using GCPBucketBrute for storage bucket enumeration, gcloud IAM privilege escalation path analysis, and service account permission auditing
Best use case
performing-gcp-penetration-testing-with-gcpbucketbrute is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Perform GCP security testing using GCPBucketBrute for storage bucket enumeration, gcloud IAM privilege escalation path analysis, and service account permission auditing
Teams using performing-gcp-penetration-testing-with-gcpbucketbrute should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/performing-gcp-penetration-testing-with-gcpbucketbrute/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How performing-gcp-penetration-testing-with-gcpbucketbrute Compares
| Feature / Agent | performing-gcp-penetration-testing-with-gcpbucketbrute | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Perform GCP security testing using GCPBucketBrute for storage bucket enumeration, gcloud IAM privilege escalation path analysis, and service account permission auditing
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Performing GCP Penetration Testing with GCPBucketBrute ## Overview This skill covers Google Cloud Platform security testing using GCPBucketBrute for storage bucket enumeration and access permission testing, combined with gcloud CLI IAM enumeration to identify privilege escalation paths. The approach tests for publicly accessible buckets, overly permissive IAM bindings, and service account key exposure. ## When to Use - When conducting security assessments that involve performing gcp penetration testing with gcpbucketbrute - When following incident response procedures for related security events - When performing scheduled security testing or auditing activities - When validating security controls through hands-on testing ## Prerequisites - Python 3.8+ with google-cloud-storage library - GCPBucketBrute installed from RhinoSecurityLabs GitHub - gcloud CLI authenticated with test credentials - Authorized penetration testing scope for target GCP project - google-api-python-client and google-auth libraries ## Steps 1. **Enumerate Storage Buckets** — Use GCPBucketBrute with keyword permutations to discover accessible GCP storage buckets 2. **Test Bucket Permissions** — Call TestIamPermissions API on each discovered bucket to determine read/write/admin access levels 3. **Audit IAM Bindings** — Enumerate project-level IAM policies to identify overly permissive role bindings 4. **Check Service Account Keys** — Identify service accounts with user-managed keys and test for privilege escalation via impersonation 5. **Test Privilege Escalation Paths** — Check for iam.serviceAccounts.actAs, setIamPolicy, and other privilege escalation vectors 6. **Generate Findings Report** — Produce a structured security assessment with risk severity ratings ## Expected Output - JSON report of discovered buckets with permission levels - IAM privilege escalation path analysis - Service account security assessment - Risk-scored findings with remediation recommendations
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