HIGH

Ensure HTTP APIs use JWT authorizers

HTTP APIs should use JWT authorizers for authentication with OIDC providers.

Security Impact

APIs without JWT authorization allow unauthenticated access.

How to Remediate

Configure JWT authorizers with appropriate issuer and audience. Attach to routes.

Affected Resources

AWS::ApiGatewayV2::AuthorizerAWS::ApiGatewayV2::Route

Compliance Frameworks

SOC 2PCI-DSSNIST 800-53

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Check Details

Check ID
aws-apigateway-16
Service
Amazon API Gateway
Category
Authentication
Severity
HIGH

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