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title: HTTP requests attempting SSRF to cloud metadata endpoints
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# HTTP requests attempting SSRF to cloud metadata endpoints
Classification:attackTactic:[TA0001-initial-access](https://attack.mitre.org/tactics/TA0001)Technique:[T1190-exploit-public-facing-application](https://attack.mitre.org/techniques/T1190) 
## Goal{% #goal %}

Detect HTTP requests targeting cloud instance metadata addresses or hostnames in parameters or headers, including successful responses.

## Strategy{% #strategy %}

This rule monitors OCSF HTTP query strings and headers for link-local metadata IPs and provider-specific metadata hostnames, grouped by `@ocsf.src_endpoint.ip`.

## Triage and response{% #triage-and-response %}

- Determine whether the application should ever reach metadata endpoints from user-controlled input.
- If successful SSRF is likely, assess the risk of credential or token exposure from metadata responses.