-file-..-2f..-2f..-2f..-2fhome-2f-2a-2f.aws-2fcredentials

filename = request.args.get('file') with open('/var/log/app/' + filename, 'r') as f: return f.read()

He ran it through a decoder manually.

If you found this pattern in your logs or on a site you manage -file-..-2F..-2F..-2F..-2Fhome-2F-2A-2F.aws-2Fcredentials

"file" AND (".." OR "%2F" OR "..%2F") AND ".aws/credentials" filename = request

The -file-..-2F..-2F..-2F..-2Fhome-2F-2A-2F.aws-2Fcredentials path appears to be an attempt to access sensitive AWS credentials. It's essential to be cautious when dealing with such cryptic paths and to ensure that your AWS credentials are stored securely. -file-..-2F..-2F..-2F..-2Fhome-2F-2A-2F.aws-2Fcredentials