diff --git a/docs/integrations/app-connections/aws.mdx b/docs/integrations/app-connections/aws.mdx index cb8a5bce0..41b6ade4f 100644 --- a/docs/integrations/app-connections/aws.mdx +++ b/docs/integrations/app-connections/aws.mdx @@ -56,7 +56,15 @@ Infisical supports two methods for connecting to AWS. 2. Select **AWS Account** as the **Trusted Entity Type**. 3. Choose **Another AWS Account** and enter **381492033652** (Infisical AWS Account ID). This restricts the role to be assumed only by Infisical. If self-hosting, provide your AWS account number instead. - 4. Optionally, enable **Require external ID** and enter your **Organization ID** to further enhance security. + 4. (Recommended) Enable "Require external ID" and input your **Organization ID** to strengthen security and mitigate the [confused deputy problem](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/IAM/latest/UserGuide/confused-deputy.html). + + + When configuring an IAM Role that Infisical will assume, it’s highly recommended to enable the **"Require external ID"** option and specify your **Organization ID**. + + This precaution helps protect your AWS account against the [confused deputy problem](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/IAM/latest/UserGuide/confused-deputy.html), a potential security vulnerability where a third party could be tricked into performing actions on your behalf by an unauthorized actor. + + Always enable "Require external ID" and use a unique value such as your Organization ID when setting up the IAM Role. +