Unauthenticated Access to Sensitive Functions

Description

Unauthenticated Access to Sensitive Functions is a security vulnerability that occurs when an application fails to implement any authentication mechanism for accessing sensitive functions or resources. This allows any user, including unauthenticated attackers, to perform unauthorized actions or access restricted data by directly calling or manipulating requests to these sensitive endpoints.

Remediation

Implement proper authentication and authorization for all sensitive functions and resources: 1. Enforce authentication for all sensitive endpoints and functions. 2. Implement a robust authentication mechanism (e.g., OAuth 2.0, JWT) for user identity verification. 3. Apply the principle of least privilege, granting authenticated users only the minimum necessary permissions. 4. Use role-based access control (RBAC) or attribute-based access control (ABAC) systems for fine-grained authorization. 5. Implement proper session management to maintain authenticated user states securely. 6. Centralize authentication and authorization logic to ensure consistent implementation across the application. 7. Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing to identify and address any authentication bypasses or misconfigurations. 8. Implement strong logging and monitoring for all authentication and authorization events to detect potential breaches.