API Gateway methods request parameter should be validated¶

This control checks whether API Gateway method request parameter is validated. This rule is non-compliant if API Gateway method request parameter is not validated.

How to fix¶

Attribute request_validator_id of aws_api_gateway_method must be non-empty.

Implementation options¶

Choose the option that matches how you manage Terraform. All options satisfy this control.

Option 1: Terraform AWS provider resources¶

If you manage resources directly, configure the relevant Terraform AWS provider resources to meet this control. See docs for the resources involved: aws_api_gateway_method.

resource "aws_api_gateway_rest_api" "this" {
  name = "pofix-example-api"
}

resource "aws_api_gateway_method" "this" {
  authorization        = "AWS_IAM"
  http_method          = "GET"
  request_validator_id = "abc123"
  resource_id          = "abc123"
  rest_api_id          = "abc123"
}

Which option should I choose?

Compliance.tf module (recommended): controls enforced by default and mapped to frameworks.
Open source module (terraform-aws-modules): compatible by design with compliance.tf. Same variable names for an easy, low-change migration path when you are ready.
Terraform AWS provider resources: manage Terraform resources directly.

Tool mappings¶

Use these identifiers to cross-reference this control across tools, reports, and evidence.

Compliance.tf (CTF) Control: api_gateway_method_request_parameter_validated
Checkov Check: CKV2_AWS_53
Powerpipe Control: aws_compliance.control.api_gateway_method_request_parameter_validated