Merlin
Create AWS credentials by using SAML2.0

Create AWS credentials by using SAML2.0

Firefox add-on which converts a SAML 2.0 assertion to AWS STS Keys (temporary credentials). Just log in to the AWS Web Management Console using your SAML IDP and the Firefox add-on will fetch the SAML Assertion from the HTTP request. The SAML Asserti

What is Create AWS credentials by using SAML2.0?
Create AWS credentials by using SAML2.0 is a Firefox add-on that allows you to convert a SAML 2.0 assertion to AWS STS Keys (temporary credentials). It automatically fetches the SAML Assertion from the HTTP request when you log in to the AWS Web Management Console using your SAML IDP.
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By: Deepak
Users: 17 ▼ -1
Version: 1.3 (Last updated: 2019-12-19)
Creation date: 2019-12-17
Weekly download count: NaN
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • downloads
  • webRequest
  • tabs
  • https://signin.aws.amazon.com/saml
Size: 16.65K
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# 21028 ▼ 679
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#27 in create keyword 14 ▼ 2 #71 in identify keyword 16 ▼ 1 #98 in console keyword 4

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Firefox add-on which converts a SAML 2.0 assertion to AWS STS Keys (temporary credentials). Just log in to the AWS Web Management Console using your SAML IDP and the Firefox add-on will fetch the SAML Assertion from the HTTP request. The SAML Assertion is then used to call the assumeRoleWithSAML API to create the temporary credentials. (AccessKeyId, SecretAccessKey and SessionToken).

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Risk impact

Create AWS credentials by using SAML2.0 is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Create AWS credentials by using SAML2.0 if you trust the publisher.

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Create AWS credentials by using SAML2.0 has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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