Security Misconfiguration
The application might be vulnerable if it is missing appropriate security hardening or has improperly configured permissions on cloud services.
Überblick
Rose from #5 to #2 in 2025, with every tested application showing some form of misconfiguration. The increased complexity of modern cloud environments and configurable software has elevated this risk category significantly.
Wie Angreifer dies ausnutzen
Das Verstehen von Angriffsmustern hilft Ihnen, bessere Verteidigungen aufzubauen. Dies sind die Techniken, die Sicherheitsteams überwachen.
Default credentials
Administrative interfaces or services are left with default usernames and passwords that are publicly known.
Verbose error messages
Detailed error messages expose internal paths, stack traces, or database schemas to attackers.
Cloud storage exposure
Cloud storage buckets or containers are publicly accessible due to misconfigured access policies.
Wie Sie vorbeugen
- Implement a repeatable hardening process for fast, secure deployment
- Remove or do not install unused features and frameworks
- Review and update configurations appropriate to all security notes
- Use segmented application architecture for effective separation
- Send security directives to clients (Security Headers)
- Automate verification of configurations in all environments
- Use infrastructure as code with security scanning
CWEs mit Shoulder-Erkennung (6)
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Andere zugeordnete CWEs (14)
Diese CWEs sind dieser Kategorie zugeordnet, haben aber noch keine Shoulder-Regeln.