Amazon Web Services CDN Cache Poisoning Vulnerability Scanner

Amazon Web Services: Usage and Significance

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a subsidiary of Amazon providing on-demand cloud computing platforms and APIs to individuals, companies, and governments, on a metered pay-as-you-go basis. The services offered by AWS are widely adopted for various purposes, ranging from hosting websites and applications to data storage and analytics, machine learning, and much more [1][2].

Understanding CDN Cache Poisoning in AWS

CDN Cache Poisoning is a sophisticated form of cyberattack that targets the cached content delivery process. By manipulating the caching mechanism, attackers can insert a malicious response that gets served to users, instead of the legitimate content. This could potentially affect any service that uses a Content Delivery Network (CDN), including those hosted on AWS [3].

Consequences of CDN Cache Poisoning Exploits on AWS

If CDN Cache Poisoning vulnerabilities within AWS services/software are exploited, it could lead to several significant threats, such as:

• Distribution of malware or phishing campaigns.
• Attacker-controlled content being served to unsuspecting users.
• Compromise of sensitive user data.
• Erosion of trust in the legitimately hosted application or service.

Benefits of Using S4E

The S4E platform's Continuous Threat Exposure Management service is an essential toolkit for AWS users. It proactively scans digital assets, identifies vulnerabilities like CDN Cache Poisoning, and provides crucial steps to mitigate these risks effectively.

References

1. "Cloud Computing Services - Amazon Web Services (AWS)." https://aws.amazon.com/
2. "What Is Amazon Web Services and Why Is It So Successful?" Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/011316/what-amazon-web-services-and-why-it-so-successful.asp
3. "What is CDN Cache Poisoning?" Cloudflare. https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/cdn/glossary/cache-poisoning/