MEDIUM

Ensure KMS keys are not exposed in CloudTrail logs

KMS operations in CloudTrail should not expose sensitive key material or plaintext data.

Security Impact

Exposed key material or plaintext in logs can be accessed by anyone with log access.

How to Remediate

Review CloudTrail logs for KMS operations. Ensure applications do not log plaintext data before encryption.

Affected Resources

AWS::KMS::KeyAWS::CloudTrail::Trail

Compliance Frameworks

SOC 2PCI-DSSHIPAA

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Check Details

Check ID
aws-kms-14
Service
Key Management Service (KMS)
Category
Logging
Severity
MEDIUM

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