diff --git a/docs/root/intro/arch_overview/advanced/attributes.rst b/docs/root/intro/arch_overview/advanced/attributes.rst
index 3ef7070f03fae..45cdc5bc38d88 100644
--- a/docs/root/intro/arch_overview/advanced/attributes.rst
+++ b/docs/root/intro/arch_overview/advanced/attributes.rst
@@ -40,7 +40,9 @@ Request attributes
 ------------------
 
 The following request attributes are generally available upon initial request
-processing, which makes them suitable for RBAC policies:
+processing, which makes them suitable for RBAC policies.
+
+``request.*`` attributes are only available in http filters.
 
 .. csv-table::
    :header: Attribute, Type, Description
@@ -76,6 +78,8 @@ Response attributes
 
 Response attributes are only available after the request completes.
 
+``response.*`` attributes are only available in http filters.
+
 .. csv-table::
    :header: Attribute, Type, Description
    :widths: 1, 1, 4