AWS WAF WebACL Has Associated Resources

AnalysisType: policy
Filename: aws_waf_webacl_has_associated_resources.py
PolicyID: "AWS.WAF.WebACLHasAssociatedResources"
DisplayName: "AWS WAF WebACL Has Associated Resources"
Enabled: true
ResourceTypes:
  - AWS.WAF.Regional.WebACL
  - AWS.WAF.WebACL
Tags:
  - AWS
  - Security Control
  - Optimization
Severity: Medium
Description: >
  This policy ensures that AWS WAF WebACLs are associated with at least one resource (ALB, CloudFront Distribution, or API Gateway). If a WebACL is not associated with any resources, it is inactive and not providing any protection.
Runbook: >
  Associate the WAF WebACL with at least one resource, such as an Application Load Balancer (ALB), CloudFront Distribution, or API Gateway. WebACLs that are not associated with resources do not protect any traffic.
Reference: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/waf/latest/developerguide/web-acl-associate.html
Tests:
  - Name: WebACL Associated with Resources
    ExpectedResult: true
    Resource:
      {
        "ResourceType": "AWS.WAF.WebACL",
        "AssociatedResources":
          [
            "arn:aws:elasticloadbalancing:us-west-2:123456789012:loadbalancer/app/my-app",
            "arn:aws:cloudfront::123456789012:distribution/EXAMPLE"
          ]
      }

  - Name: WebACL Not Associated with Resources
    ExpectedResult: false
    Resource:
      {
        "ResourceType": "AWS.WAF.WebACL",
        "AssociatedResources": []
      }

  - Name: WebACL Associated with Single Resource
    ExpectedResult: true
    Resource:
      {
        "ResourceType": "AWS.WAF.WebACL",
        "AssociatedResources":
          [
            "arn:aws:elasticloadbalancing:us-west-2:123456789012:loadbalancer/app/my-app"
          ]
      }