AWS AmazonRDS high security documentation change
Summary
Removed CLI/API flexibility for delayed master password changes, emphasizing immediate application
Security assessment
The change corrects documentation to reflect immediate password change enforcement across all methods, addressing a potential security gap where delayed changes could leave systems vulnerable. This aligns with security best practices for credential rotation.
Diff
diff --git a/AmazonRDS/latest/AuroraUserGuide/Aurora.Modifying.md index 429fe25ff..d7b8d6c55 100644 --- a/AmazonRDS/latest/AuroraUserGuide/Aurora.Modifying.md +++ b/AmazonRDS/latest/AuroraUserGuide/Aurora.Modifying.md @@ -38 +38 @@ Most modifications can be applied immediately or during the next scheduled maint -Changing the master password in the AWS Management Console is always applied immediately. However, when using the AWS CLI or RDS API, you can choose whether to apply this change immediately or during the next scheduled maintenance window. +Changing the master password in the AWS Management Console is always applied immediately.