AWS Vulnerability

An AWS vulnerability refers to a security flaw within Amazon Web Services infrastructure or its deployed resources that can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access, disrupt operations, or exfiltrate data. These vulnerabilities may stem from misconfigured IAM roles, exposed S3 buckets, outdated software, or flaws in services like EC2 or Lambda. High-profile threats, including SSRF exploits targeting metadata endpoints and privilege escalation via IAM policies, highlight the need for proactive cloud security. Regular audits, least-privilege access, and continuous monitoring are essential to mitigating risks within AWS environments.

Hackers Target SSRF Bugs in EC2-Hosted Sites to Steal AWS Credentials

Hackers Target SSRF Bugs in EC2-Hosted Sites to Steal AWS Credentials

Ravi Jain
Recent cyberattacks exploited a weakness in Amazon EC2 configurations. Hackers targeted Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerabilities in websites hosted on EC2. This allowed them to access the internal EC2 metadata service and steal AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) credentials. The campaign, observed in March 2025, leveraged older, less secure metadata services. Organizations are urged to upgrade to newer, more secure versions and implement other security measures. A cybersecurity firm, F5 Labs, detailed these attacks and recommends specific defenses, which are also offered as services by Technijian. ... Read More