CWE-592: DEPRECATED: Authentication Bypass Issues
Learn about CWE-592 (DEPRECATED: Authentication Bypass Issues), its security impact, exploitation methods, and prevention guidelines.
What is DEPRECATED: Authentication Bypass Issues?
• Overview: Authentication bypass issues occur when attackers are able to gain access to a system or application without providing valid credentials, bypassing the authentication mechanisms intended to prevent unauthorized access.
• Exploitation Methods:
- Exploit weaknesses in authentication logic, such as incorrect validation or missing checks.
- Use default credentials or brute force attacks to bypass authentication.
- Manipulate URL parameters, cookies, or sessions to gain unauthorized access.
• Security Impact:
- Direct consequences include unauthorized access to sensitive data and system functionality.
- Potential cascading effects can lead to privilege escalation and further access to restricted areas.
- Business impact includes data breaches, loss of customer trust, and potential legal consequences.
• Prevention Guidelines:
- Specific code-level fixes include implementing robust authentication checks and validating all inputs rigorously.
- Security best practices involve using secure password storage mechanisms, enforcing strong password policies, and implementing multi-factor authentication.
- Recommended tools and frameworks include using libraries and frameworks with built-in secure authentication mechanisms, such as OAuth or OpenID Connect.
Technical Details
Likelihood of Exploit: Not specified
Affected Languages: Not specified
Affected Technologies: Not specified