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CCC.KeyMgmt.TH02: Unrestricted Use of a KMS Key to Decrypt Data

Threat ID:CCC.KeyMgmt.TH02
Title:Unrestricted Use of a KMS Key to Decrypt Data
Description:

Misconfigured permissions that allow broad invocation of the Decrypt API can expose plaintext data, enabling unintended disclosure or exfiltration of sensitive information.

Related Capabilities

IDTitleDescription
CCC.KeyMgmt.F10Decrypt dataProvides the ability to securely decrypt data using a managed key in the supported encryption algorithms.
CCC.KeyMgmt.F17Enable keySupports the ability to re-enable a disabled managed key.

External Mappings

Reference IDEntry IDStrengthRemarks
MITRE-ATT&CK
T1550
0
Use Alternate Authentication Material

Controls

IDTitleObjectiveControl FamilyThreat MappingsGuideline MappingsAssessment Requirements
CCC.KeyMgmt.C02Limit Decrypt PermissionsRestrict the Decrypt operation to authorised principals only, applying the principle of least privilege to protect sensitive data. Identity and Access Management
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