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Database

Aws Not Requires Numbers

Description

Detects when AWS IAM password policies don't require numeric characters in passwords. Not requiring numbers in passwords reduces password complexity and security, making accounts more vulnerable to unauthorized access through password attacks.

Weakness:

035 - Weak credential policy

Category: Probabilistic Techniques

Detection Strategy

    • Checks the AWS account's IAM password policy configuration

    • Reports a vulnerability if the 'RequireNumbers' setting is explicitly set to false

    • Reports a vulnerability if the 'RequireNumbers' setting is missing from the password policy