Ensure WAF web ACLs have default deny action
WAF web ACLs should have a default action of block for maximum security.
Security Impact
Default allow means all unmatched traffic is permitted.
How to Remediate
Set default action to Block and create allow rules for legitimate traffic patterns.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- aws-waf-12
- Service
- AWS WAF
- Category
- Configuration
- Severity
- MEDIUM
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