How to Take Over a Subdomain Through S3 Bucket Takeover…🦅

Hello, Hunters

The Art of Capturing an S3 Bucket In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, one of the most intriguing vulnerabilities is subdomain takeover, particularly through S3 bucket takeover. This guide walks you through the process, detailing every step with simplicity and precision. By the end, you’ll understand how to identify and exploit this vulnerability, ultimately taking control of a subdomain through an S3 bucket. Let’s dive in!

Spotting the Opportunity

Have you ever stumbled upon a website’s subdomain and noticed the dreaded “No Such Bucket” error? This message might seem like a dead end for most people, but for a hacker with the right know-how, it can be a golden opportunity. Today, I’ll walk you through how I successfully took over a subdomain using an Amazon S3 bucket. Let’s dive into the details.

This is the first sign that the subdomain might be vulnerable to takeover. The server is telling you that it’s looking for an S3 bucket that doesn’t exist. Now, it’s your move.

Step 1: Gather Crucial Details

Before you can proceed, you need two pieces of information: