Ensure S3 access points do not allow public access
S3 access points provide named network endpoints for bucket access. Each access point should have block public access settings enabled.
Security Impact
Public access points bypass bucket-level controls and can expose data even when the bucket is properly configured.
How to Remediate
Enable block public access settings on all S3 access points. Review access point policies for overly permissive statements.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- aws-s3-15
- Service
- Simple Storage Service (S3)
- Category
- Public Access
- Severity
- HIGH
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