Original Post: Preventing Broken Access Control Vulnerabilities
The content is an extensive discussion on broken access control in web applications, focusing on its importance, types, detection, and prevention techniques. Key points include:
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Overview of Broken Access Control:
- Explains access control in web development.
- Describes vulnerabilities caused by improper constraints leading to unauthorized access.
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Types of Broken Access Control Vulnerabilities:
- Horizontal Privilege Escalation: Attacker gains access to the accounts of other users.
- Context-based Privilege Escalation: Uses broken vertical access controls to elevate privileges.
- Vertical Privilege Escalation: Allows attackers to gain higher, typically administrative, privileges.
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Detection:
- Describes tools like Veracode Dynamic Analysis and various scanners (CSRF, URL Fuzzer, HTTP Header, Fingerprinting) to detect vulnerabilities.
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Prevention Techniques:
- Multi-factor Authentication (MFA): Adds layers to validate a user’s identity.
- Frequent Testing and Auditing: Using automated tools for continuous monitoring.
- Session Management: Proper use of session IDs, tokens, and cookies to prevent hijacking.
- Strengthening Web Applications:
- Emphasizes the role of Veracode Dynamic Analysis in enabling best practices and continuous testing to prevent broken access control.
The content also promotes Veracode’s tools and offers a free trial for their Dynamic Analysis solution.
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