Amazon Web Services S3 Explorer Security Misconfiguration Scanner
This scanner detects the use of Amazon Web Services S3 Explorer Information Disclosure in digital assets. The vulnerability allows access to sensitive information through the S3 explorer. It is valuable for detecting possible leaks in your AWS S3 configurations.
Short Info
Level
Medium
Single Scan
Single Scan
Can be used by
Asset Owner
Estimated Time
10 seconds
Time Interval
12 days 1 hour
Scan only one
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Toolbox
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Amazon Web Services S3 Explorer is a tool used by organizations to manage their Amazon S3 cloud storage. It is utilized by developers and IT administrators to facilitate the navigation, management, and monitoring of bucket contents. The tool provides easy access to files and allows users to perform actions like uploading and downloading files. Large enterprises leverage AWS S3 Explorer to streamline cloud storage activities and maintain efficiency in handling big data. Users also rely on this tool for its robust performance and integration capabilities across AWS services. The tool is essential for managing cloud resources and ensuring seamless data accessibility.
The Information Disclosure vulnerability in AWS S3 Explorer involves the inadvertent public exposure of sensitive information. This vulnerability arises when access controls are improperly configured, leading to sensitive data being accessible via the AWS S3 Explorer interface. Attackers could exploit this weakness to retrieve confidential data without authorization, posing significant security risks. Access to the S3 Explorer page, which contains links to sensitive information, makes it critical to ensure proper access restrictions are in place. Mitigating this vulnerability is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and information leakage. Organizations must configure their cloud settings to uphold data confidentiality and integrity.
Vulnerability details include misconfigurations in the AWS S3 Explorer where access permissions are not properly set. The impacted endpoint is typically the public URL of the S3 bucket accessible through a browser. Developers might accidentally set public permissions in their S3 bucket policies, making sensitive data available. The vulnerability can manifest when the S3 Explorer index.html page is publicly accessible, providing entry points for malicious actors. These misconfigurations can lead to exposing internal data to unauthorized users. Proper inspection and revision of bucket policies are essential to close these entry points.
Exploiting this vulnerability can lead to the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive business data, intellectual property, or personally identifiable information (PII). Attackers might leverage exposed data for financial gain, causing both reputational and financial damage to organizations. Malicious entities could also use the information as leverage in sophisticated phishing scams or social engineering attacks. Data breaches resulting from such vulnerabilities might lead to regulatory penalties due to non-compliance with data protection laws like GDPR. Ensuring thorough access reviews and proper configurations is essential to mitigate these risks.
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