CRITICAL

Ensure API Gateway has authentication enabled

API Gateway APIs should require authentication using IAM, Cognito, Lambda authorizers, or API keys.

Security Impact

APIs without authentication can be accessed by anyone, exposing backend services.

How to Remediate

Configure authorization on methods using IAM auth, Cognito user pools, or Lambda authorizers.

Affected Resources

AWS::ApiGateway::MethodAWS::ApiGatewayV2::Route

Compliance Frameworks

SOC 2PCI-DSSHIPAANIST 800-53

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Check Details

Check ID
aws-apigateway-1
Service
Amazon API Gateway
Category
Authentication
Severity
CRITICAL

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