Ec2 instance allows inbound access to TCP port 9042 (Cassandra Client) - Complete Cloud Security in Minutes - Orca Security

Network misconfigurations

Ec2 instance allows inbound access to TCP port 9042 (Cassandra Client)

Risk Level

Informational (4)

Platform(s)

Compliance Frameworks

CSA CCM

Description

Ec2 instance ""{AwsEc2Instance}"" is associated with security group ""{AwsEc2Instance.SecurityGroups}"" that is configured to allow inbound access to TCP port 9042 TCP port 9042 (Cassandra Client) from any IP address (0.0.0.0/0)

Recommended Mitigation

It is recommended to configure Ec2 instances to allow access to TCP port 9042 (Cassandra Client)sandra Client) from specific IP addresses only. More details can be found in https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/authorizing-access-to-an-instance.html

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