The API must use Web Application Firewall (WAF).
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-274769 | SRG-APP-000516 | SRG-APP-000516-API-001305 | SV-274769r1143807_rule | 2025-09-24 | 1 |
| Description |
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| The API must be protected by a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an API Gateway that monitors and filters incoming and outgoing traffic to prevent injection attacks, ensuring malicious inputs are detected and blocked. |
| ℹ️ Check |
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| Verify the API is configured to use a WAF or API Gateway to manage traffic. If the API is not configured to use a WAF or API Gateway in accordance with organization-defined security policies, this is a finding. |
| ✔️ Fix |
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| Build or configure the API to use a WAF or API Gateway to manage traffic. |