MEDIUM

Ensure SQS queue policies follow least privilege

SQS queue policies should specify exact principals and minimum required actions.

Security Impact

Overly permissive policies may allow unauthorized message access.

How to Remediate

Review queue policies. Replace * principals with specific accounts, roles, or services.

Affected Resources

AWS::SQS::QueuePolicy

Compliance Frameworks

SOC 2PCI-DSSNIST 800-53

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Check Details

Check ID
aws-sqs-5
Service
Simple Queue Service (SQS)
Category
Access Control
Severity
MEDIUM

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