MEDIUM

Ensure API Management has OAuth 2.0 authorization configured

APIs should use OAuth 2.0 or Azure AD for authorization.

Security Impact

Without proper authorization, API access relies solely on subscription keys.

How to Remediate

Configure OAuth 2.0 authorization server or Azure AD validation policies.

Affected Resources

Microsoft.ApiManagement/service

Compliance Frameworks

SOC 2OWASP API Security

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Check Details

Check ID
azure-apim-7
Service
Azure API Management
Category
Access Control
Severity
MEDIUM

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