IMDS impersonation
2025 021 ยท 2026-06-05
Actions
Technical Details
| Affected Versions | IMDSv1, IMDSv2 |
|---|---|
| Regions | all |
| Cost Impact | Neutral |
What This Means
For DevOps Teams
Update configurations for AWS CLI, SDK, and SSM Agent to follow AWS's guidelines, and monitor network traffic for unexpected IMDS endpoints to prevent impersonation issues.
For Platform Teams
Deploy monitoring solutions to detect IMDS traffic in on-premises environments and ensure that AWS tools are correctly configured to avoid interacting with unexpected IMDS endpoints.
For Executives
Evaluate and implement AWS's recommended configurations and monitoring practices to mitigate the risk of IMDS impersonation, ensuring secure interactions with AWS services and protecting against unauthorized access.