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"Code" : "Success", "LastUpdated" : "2023-10-01T12:00:00Z", "Type" : "AWS-HMAC", "AccessKeyId" : "ASIAIOSFODNN7EXAMPLE", "SecretAccessKey" : "wJalrXUtnFEMI/K7MDENG/bPxRfiCYEXAMPLEKEY", "Token" : "IQoJb3JpZ2luX2VjELz...", "Expiration" : "2023-10-01T18:00:00Z"

These credentials are that grant whatever permissions the IAM role has—potentially full administrative access to S3 buckets, Lambda functions, EC2 control, or even database snapshots. "Code" : "Success"

However, this convenience comes with a responsibility. Developers and cloud engineers must understand that this endpoint is a high-value target for attackers. By implementing proper input validation, fixing SSRF vulnerabilities, and enforcing IMDSv2, organizations can safely leverage this powerful feature. "LastUpdated" : "2023-10-01T12:00:00Z"