LOW

Ensure Route 53 geolocation routing has default location configured

Geolocation routing policies should include a default location to handle requests from locations without specific routing rules.

Security Impact

Without default location, users from unconfigured regions receive SERVFAIL responses and cannot access the application.

How to Remediate

Configure a default location in geolocation routing policies to ensure all users can access the service.

Affected Resources

AWS::Route53::RecordSet

Compliance Frameworks

AvailabilityUser Experience

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Check Details

Check ID
aws-route53-12
Service
Amazon Route 53
Category
Traffic Management
Severity
LOW

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