The path you've provided seems to use URL encoding or a similar obfuscation technique. Here's a breakdown:
: The rest of the string, root-2F.aws-2Fcredentials , pointed the server directly to the root user's private AWS folder. -template-..-2F..-2F..-2F..-2Froot-2F.aws-2Fcredentials
Always enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on your root account to prevent unauthorized console access. The path you've provided seems to use URL