Network misconfigurations

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

Risk Level

Informational (4)

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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 <a href="https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/authorizing-access-to-an-instance.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/authorizing-access-to-an-instance.html</a>