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Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data

Property Value
Language hcl
Severity low
CWE CWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
OWASP A03:2017 - Sensitive Data Exposure
Confidence Level Low
Impact Level Medium
Likelihood Level Low

Description

The AWS Athena database resource is configured without at-rest encryption. This means sensitive data stored in Athena is not protected by AWS KMS or any encryption key.

Impact

If the database is breached or accessed by unauthorized users, unencrypted data could be exposed, leading to potential data leaks or regulatory violations. Attackers or malicious insiders could read sensitive information stored in Athena without needing to bypass encryption.