Mastering Broken Access Control
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Which factor had the most occurrences in the contributed dataset?

  • Insertion of sensitive information into sent data
  • Sensitive information exposure
  • Cross-Site Request Forgery
  • Broken access control (correct)
  • What is the average incidence rate of broken access control?

  • 94%
  • 5th position
  • 3.81% (correct)
  • 318k
  • Which Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) is related to the exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor?

  • CWE-200 (correct)
  • CWE-400
  • CWE-352
  • CWE-201
  • What is the purpose of access control?

    <p>To prevent unauthorized information disclosure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is access control most effective?

    <p>Trusted server-side code or server-less API</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Factors in Contributed Dataset

    • A specific factor had the highest number of occurrences, indicating its prevalence in the dataset.

    Average Incidence Rate of Broken Access Control

    • The average incidence rate of broken access control is a critical metric in cybersecurity, reflecting how frequently this vulnerability is exploited.

    Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

    • Exposure of sensitive information to unauthorized actors is associated with a particular CWE, highlighting security risks in systems.

    Purpose of Access Control

    • Access control is designed to restrict unauthorized access to data and systems, ensuring that only authorized users can interact with sensitive resources.

    Effectiveness of Access Control

    • Access control is most effective when implemented in environments that require stringent data protection measures, such as financial institutions and healthcare organizations.

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    Test your knowledge on broken access control factors in application security with this quiz. Learn about common weaknesses and vulnerabilities, including exposure of sensitive information to unauthorized actors.

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