ElastiCache Redis Cluster is not using the Latest Engine Version

Network misconfigurations

ElastiCache Redis Cluster is not using the Latest Engine Version

Risk Level

Informational (4)

Platform(s)

Compliance Frameworks

HITRUST
NIST 800-53
Orca Best Practices

Description

ElastiCache makes it easy to set up, manage, and scale distributed in-memory cache environments in the Cloud. It provides a high performance, resizable, and cost-effective in-memory cache. It was detected that the Elasticache Redis cluster {AwsElasticacheRedisCluster} is not using the latest engine version. Using the latest version of Redis cache engine will give you better security by having the most recent vulnerability patches, receive the latest Redis software features and get the latest performance optimizations.

Recommended Mitigation

It is recommended to initiate engine version upgrades by modifying the cluster and specifying a new engine version. For more information: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonElastiCache/latest/red-ug/VersionManagement.html

ElastiCache Redis Cluster is not using the Latest Engine Version

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