Network misconfigurationsAWS EC2 instance allows public ingress access on PostgreSQL port 5432
Platform(s)
Compliance Frameworks
- CCPA ,
- Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) Best Practices ,
- Mitre ATT&CK ,
- New Zealand Information Security Manual ,
- NIST 800-171 ,
- NIST 800-53 ,
- Orca Best Practices ,
- UK Cyber Essentials
Description
PostgreSQL - 5432 is used by SQL server to listen for client requests. Allowing inbound traffic from all external IP addresses on PostgreSQL port is vulnerable to postgresql exploit. It is a best practice to block public access, and restrict access from specific IP addresses to port 5432.
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