Ensure ElastiCache Redis clusters have AUTH enabled
Redis AUTH provides password authentication to prevent unauthorized access to cache data. Should be combined with strong password requirements.
Security Impact
Without AUTH, anyone with network access to Redis can read, modify, or delete cached data without authentication.
How to Remediate
Enable AUTH when creating Redis clusters or replication groups. Set a strong password and rotate regularly. Store password in Secrets Manager.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- aws-elasticache-3
- Service
- Amazon ElastiCache
- Category
- Access Control
- Severity
- HIGH
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