LOW

Ensure CloudFront distributions have default root object configured

Default root object ensures users accessing the distribution root URL receive the intended landing page instead of access denied errors or directory listings.

Security Impact

Missing default root object results in poor user experience and may expose directory structure information.

How to Remediate

Specify a default root object (e.g., index.html) in distribution settings to serve when users access the root URL.

Affected Resources

AWS::CloudFront::Distribution

Compliance Frameworks

Best Practices

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Check Details

Check ID
aws-cloudfront-10
Service
Amazon CloudFront
Category
Configuration
Severity
LOW

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