Ensure AKS cluster API server is not publicly accessible
AKS API server should use private cluster or authorized IP ranges.
Security Impact
Public API server is exposed to internet-based attacks.
How to Remediate
Use private cluster or configure authorized IP ranges for API server access.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- azure-aks-3
- Service
- Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
- Category
- Network Security
- Severity
- HIGH
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