HIGH

Ensure ECS task definitions do not run as root

ECS task definitions should specify a non-root user to limit the impact of container compromise.

Security Impact

Containers running as root can access host resources and escalate privileges if they escape the container.

How to Remediate

Set the 'user' parameter in container definitions to a non-root user (e.g., '1000:1000').

Affected Resources

AWS::ECS::TaskDefinition

Compliance Frameworks

SOC 2PCI-DSSNIST 800-53CIS Docker

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Check Details

Check ID
aws-ecs-1
Service
Elastic Container Service (ECS)
Category
Container Security
Severity
HIGH

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