Broken Authentication
criticalWhat is Auth Bypass?
Broken authentication encompasses weaknesses that allow attackers to compromise passwords, keys, or session tokens, or exploit implementation flaws to assume other users' identities.
How it works
Attackers exploit weak password policies, credential stuffing with breached databases, predictable session tokens, missing rate limiting on login endpoints, or insecure password reset flows.
Impact
Complete account takeover, identity theft, unauthorised access to sensitive data, financial fraud, and lateral movement within the application.
ShieldReport checks for common authentication weaknesses including default credentials, missing rate limiting, weak session management, and exposed login endpoints.
How to fix it
Implement multi-factor authentication. Use strong password policies with breach database checks. Apply rate limiting and account lockout. Use secure session management with HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite cookies.
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