Category: SFP Secondary Cluster: Missing Endpoint Authentication
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Summary
This category identifies Software Fault Patterns (SFPs) within the Missing Endpoint Authentication cluster (SFP30).
Membership
| ID | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-422 | Unprotected Windows Messaging Channel ('Shatter') | This vulnerability, often called a 'Shatter' attack, occurs when a Windows application running with high privileges accepts messages from the Windows messaging system without verifying their source. This allows a less-privileged or malicious application to send commands directly to the privileged application, potentially hijacking its functionality. |
| CWE-425 | Direct Request ('Forced Browsing') | This vulnerability occurs when a web application fails to verify user permissions for every protected page, file, or API endpoint, allowing attackers to access them directly. |
| CWE-888 | Software Fault Pattern (SFP) Clusters | CWE identifiers in this view are associated with clusters of Software Fault Patterns (SFPs). |
Vulnerability Mapping Notes
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Reasons: Category
Rationale:
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