CWE-218: DEPRECATED: Failure to provide confidentiality for stored data
Learn about CWE-218 (DEPRECATED: Failure to provide confidentiality for stored data), its security impact, exploitation methods, and prevention guidelines.
What is DEPRECATED: Failure to provide confidentiality for stored data?
• Overview: This vulnerability refers to the failure to ensure that stored data remains confidential, meaning unauthorized parties could access or view sensitive information.
• Exploitation Methods:
- Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by gaining unauthorized access to the storage system where the data is kept.
- Common attack patterns include exploiting poor access controls, using malware to extract data, or intercepting data transfers.
• Security Impact:
- Direct consequences include unauthorized access to sensitive information such as personal data, financial records, or intellectual property.
- Potential cascading effects involve further unauthorized access or data breaches that could compromise system integrity.
- Business impact may include legal penalties, loss of customer trust, and financial loss due to data breaches.
• Prevention Guidelines:
- Implement strong encryption for data at rest to ensure confidentiality.
- Follow security best practices such as regular security audits, access control measures, and employee training.
- Recommended tools and frameworks include using secure storage solutions and encryption libraries that comply with industry standards.
Technical Details
Likelihood of Exploit: Not specified
Affected Languages: Not specified
Affected Technologies: Not specified