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Developers sometimes log HTTP requests for debugging. If a request to the metadata service is accidentally logged (e.g., via console.log or logging proxy), the credentials may end up in log files, error reporting systems, or even client-side code.

Every EC2 instance has access to the instance metadata service (IMDS) that contains metadata and information about that specific E... Hacking The Cloud Steal EC2 Metadata Credentials via SSRF - Hacking The Cloud 1 Aug 2020 — Developers sometimes log HTTP requests for debugging

http://169.254.169 is a link-local address for AWS EC2 instance metadata commonly exploited in Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks to steal temporary IAM credentials. Attackers use this path to retrieve IAM role names and subsequently obtain access keys, secret keys, and session tokens, posing a significant risk to cloud infrastructure. Security professionals recommend enforcing IMDSv2, applying the principle of least privilege, and utilizing WAF rules to prevent unauthorized access. For more details, visit Hacking Articles Cloud Instance Metadata Services (IMDS) - SANS Institute Hacking The Cloud Steal EC2 Metadata Credentials via

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