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peirates

Kubernetes Penetration Testing tool

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Platforms: Linux · Last verified September 6, 2026

This package contains a Kubernetes penetration tool, enables an attacker to escalate privilege and pivot through a Kubernetes cluster. It automates known techniques to steal and collect service accounts, obtain further code execution, and gain control of the cluster.

Only use this tool against systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test — see the disclaimer.

Getting started

Install on Kali Linux with `sudo apt install peirates`. See the official Kali tool page and upstream homepage linked above for full usage and configuration details.

Commonly preinstalled on

Kali Linux

Debian-based distribution built for penetration testing and security auditing