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Ensure the bucket ACL does not grant AWS users WRITE permission [create, overwrite, and delete S3 objects]

Description

The S3 bucket ACL gives any authenticated AWS user permission to create, write and delete objects in the bucket. It is best practice to restrict WRITE permission to only principals who require it.

Note: S3 buckets created with the default/recommended AWS settings have ACLs disabled and will therefore be compliant with this policy.

Remediation

Perform the following to revoke WRITE permission for all AWS users:

  1. Sign in to the AWS Management Console

  2. Select Services

  3. Select S3

  4. Select the bucket to change

  5. Navigate to Permissions

  6. Navigate to Access Control List and select Edit

  7. Against Authenticated users group (anyone with an AWS account), uncheck 'Write' under Objects

  8. Select Save changes

  9. Repeat steps 4-8 for each bucket requiring updated permissions