CWE-304: Missing Critical Step in Authentication

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Description

The product implements an authentication technique, but it skips a step that weakens the technique.

Extended Description

Authentication techniques should follow the algorithms that define them exactly, otherwise authentication can be bypassed or more easily subjected to brute force attacks.


ThreatScore

Threat Mapped score: 1.8

Industry: Finiancial

Threat priority: P4 - Informational (Low)


Observed Examples (CVEs)

Related Attack Patterns (CAPEC)

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Attack TTPs

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Modes of Introduction

Phase Note
Implementation REALIZATION: This weakness is caused during implementation of an architectural security tactic.

Common Consequences

Potential Mitigations

Applicable Platforms


Demonstrative Examples

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Notes

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