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IAM access key generated for `root` user Affecting IAM service in AWS

Severity

0.0
high
0
10
Severity Framework
Snyk CCSS
Rule category
IAM/ Access

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Frameworks
AWS-Well-ArchitectedCIS-AWSCIS-ControlsCSA-CCMISO-27001NIST-800-53PCI-DSSSOC-2
  • Snyk IDSNYK-CC-00318
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Description

IAM root user access key should not exist. Removing access keys associated with the root account limits vectors by which the account can be compromised. It also encourages the creation and use of role based accounts that are least privileged.

How to fix?

Delete the access keys associated with the root user.