Broken Access Control
???? As we continue to navigate the digital landscape, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated. One of the most prevalent vulnerabilities in 2021 was Broken Access Control, which was ranked as the No. 1 vulnerability by the OWASP Top 10. This vulnerability was found in a staggering 94% of applications tested and was an especially pervasive threat to APIs last year, as Portswigger reported
Broken Access Control vulnerabilities occur when user roles and privileges are not properly implemented, allowing attackers to escalate their access and assume full administrative control over a web app. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data and critical system functionalities.
In the Utilities and Water Authorities industry, where the secure management of digital assets is paramount, these vulnerabilities pose a significant risk. Examples of these vulnerabilities include access privacy control violation, file inclusion vulnerabilities, path traversal, and cross-site request forgery attacks.
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Please note that the statistics and vulnerabilities mentioned are based on general cybersecurity trends and may not reflect the exact situation in your specific industry or organization.
Stay vigilant, stay secure.