Ensure EKS cluster endpoint is not publicly accessible
EKS API server endpoint should not be publicly accessible. Use private endpoint with VPN or bastion access.
Security Impact
Public API endpoints expose the Kubernetes control plane to attacks from the internet.
How to Remediate
Update cluster to disable public endpoint access or restrict it to specific CIDR blocks. Enable private endpoint.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- aws-eks-1
- Service
- Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)
- Category
- Network Security
- Severity
- HIGH
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