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AWS AWSCloudFormation documentation change

Service: AWSCloudFormation · 2025-05-31 · Documentation low

File: AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/cfn-console-create-stacks-quick-create-links.md

Summary

Updated link to security best practices and added PDF reference

Security assessment

Change converts relative link to absolute URL for existing security best practice about credential embedding. Does not introduce new security content or address specific vulnerabilities.

Diff

diff --git a/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/cfn-console-create-stacks-quick-create-links.md b/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/cfn-console-create-stacks-quick-create-links.md
index 004f2e7b5..32d18cbb1 100644
--- a//AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/cfn-console-create-stacks-quick-create-links.md
+++ b//AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/cfn-console-create-stacks-quick-create-links.md
@@ -0,0 +1,2 @@
+[](/pdfs/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/cfn-ug.pdf#cfn-console-create-stacks-quick-create-links "Open PDF")
+
@@ -53 +55 @@ Rather than embedding sensitive information directly in your CloudFormation temp
-For more information, see the [Do not embed credentials in your templates](./security-best-practices.html#creds) best practice.
+For more information, see the [Do not embed credentials in your templates](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/security-best-practices.html#creds) best practice.