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Id4f0f3c2a-8d44-43f8-9d9a-5b1e0d5f2c11
RulenameAWS Security Hub - Detect SQS Queue policy allowing public access
DescriptionThis query detects Amazon SQS queues with access policies that allow public (unauthenticated or cross-account unrestricted) access, using AWS Security Hub control SQS.3 findings.

Publicly accessible queues can enable data exfiltration, unauthorized message injection, or disruption of workflows.
SeverityHigh
TacticsExfiltration
Collection
TechniquesT1567
T1530
Required data connectorsAWSSecurityHub
KindScheduled
Query frequency1h
Query period1h
Trigger threshold0
Trigger operatorgt
Source Urihttps://github.com/Azure/Azure-Sentinel/blob/master/Solutions/AWS%20Security%20Hub/Analytic%20Rules/SQSQueuePublicAccess.yaml
Version1.0.0
Arm template4f0f3c2a-8d44-43f8-9d9a-5b1e0d5f2c11.json
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AWSSecurityHubFindings
| where RecordState == "ACTIVE" and ComplianceStatus == "FAILED"
| where tostring(AwsSecurityFindingGeneratorId) == "security-control/SQS.3"
      or tostring(ComplianceSecurityControlId) == "SQS.3"
| mv-expand Resource = Resources
| where tostring(Resource.Type) == "AwsSqsQueue"
| extend QueueArn = tostring(Resource.Id)
| summarize TimeGenerated = max(TimeGenerated)
    by AwsAccountId, AwsRegion, AwsSecurityFindingTitle, AwsSecurityFindingDescription,
       AwsSecurityFindingId, ComplianceSecurityControlId, QueueArn
queryFrequency: 1h
entityMappings:
- fieldMappings:
  - columnName: AwsAccountId
    identifier: Name
  - columnName: AwsAccountId
    identifier: CloudAppAccountId
  entityType: Account
- fieldMappings:
  - columnName: QueueArn
    identifier: Name
  entityType: CloudApplication
triggerThreshold: 0
triggerOperator: gt
severity: High
OriginalUri: https://github.com/Azure/Azure-Sentinel/blob/master/Solutions/AWS%20Security%20Hub/Analytic%20Rules/SQSQueuePublicAccess.yaml
alertDetailsOverride:
  alertDisplayNameFormat: Public access detected for SQS queue {{QueueArn}}
  alertDescriptionFormat: AWS Account {{AwsAccountId}} has an SQS queue ({{QueueArn}}) with a policy permitting public access. Review and restrict the queue access policy.
query: |
  AWSSecurityHubFindings
  | where RecordState == "ACTIVE" and ComplianceStatus == "FAILED"
  | where tostring(AwsSecurityFindingGeneratorId) == "security-control/SQS.3"
        or tostring(ComplianceSecurityControlId) == "SQS.3"
  | mv-expand Resource = Resources
  | where tostring(Resource.Type) == "AwsSqsQueue"
  | extend QueueArn = tostring(Resource.Id)
  | summarize TimeGenerated = max(TimeGenerated)
      by AwsAccountId, AwsRegion, AwsSecurityFindingTitle, AwsSecurityFindingDescription,
         AwsSecurityFindingId, ComplianceSecurityControlId, QueueArn
tactics:
- Exfiltration
- Collection
queryPeriod: 1h
customDetails:
  ComplianceControlId: ComplianceSecurityControlId
  FindingId: AwsSecurityFindingId
  Region: AwsRegion
  QueueArn: QueueArn
relevantTechniques:
- T1567
- T1530
requiredDataConnectors:
- connectorId: AWSSecurityHub
  dataTypes:
  - AWSSecurityHubFindings
id: 4f0f3c2a-8d44-43f8-9d9a-5b1e0d5f2c11
kind: Scheduled
version: 1.0.0
description: |
  This query detects Amazon SQS queues with access policies that allow public (unauthenticated or cross-account unrestricted) access, using AWS Security Hub control SQS.3 findings.
  Publicly accessible queues can enable data exfiltration, unauthorized message injection, or disruption of workflows.
status: Available
name: AWS Security Hub - Detect SQS Queue policy allowing public access
tags:
- AWS Foundational Security Best Practices v1.0.0
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  "contentVersion": "1.0.0.0",
  "parameters": {
    "workspace": {
      "type": "String"
    }
  },
  "resources": [
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      "properties": {
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          "alertDescriptionFormat": "AWS Account {{AwsAccountId}} has an SQS queue ({{QueueArn}}) with a policy permitting public access. Review and restrict the queue access policy.",
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        },
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        "displayName": "AWS Security Hub - Detect SQS Queue policy allowing public access",
        "enabled": true,
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                "columnName": "AwsAccountId",
                "identifier": "Name"
              },
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              }
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                "identifier": "Name"
              }
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        ],
        "OriginalUri": "https://github.com/Azure/Azure-Sentinel/blob/master/Solutions/AWS%20Security%20Hub/Analytic%20Rules/SQSQueuePublicAccess.yaml",
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        "queryFrequency": "PT1H",
        "queryPeriod": "PT1H",
        "severity": "High",
        "status": "Available",
        "subTechniques": [],
        "suppressionDuration": "PT1H",
        "suppressionEnabled": false,
        "tactics": [
          "Collection",
          "Exfiltration"
        ],
        "tags": [
          "AWS Foundational Security Best Practices v1.0.0"
        ],
        "techniques": [
          "T1530",
          "T1567"
        ],
        "templateVersion": "1.0.0",
        "triggerOperator": "GreaterThan",
        "triggerThreshold": 0
      },
      "type": "Microsoft.OperationalInsights/workspaces/providers/alertRules"
    }
  ]
}