CWE-1174: ASP.NET Misconfiguration: Improper Model Validation
The ASP.NET application does not use, or incorrectly uses, the model validation framework.
How it's found
ASP.NET Misconfiguration: Improper Model Validation is a specific, narrowly defined instance of a broader pattern. Testers confirm it with targeted code review and a proof-of-concept input that exercises the exact code path this weakness describes.
Consequences
- Unexpected State: Unchecked input leads to cross-site scripting, process control, and SQL injection vulnerabilities, among others.
Where this fits in a TurboPentest engagement
TurboPentest's agentic pentest is powerful and covers a broad range of issues automatically. This particular class is best confirmed in a manual IntegSec engagement, where human pentesters apply deeper methodology and a larger context window than any automated pass.
Frequently asked questions
What is CWE-1174?
The ASP.NET application does not use, or incorrectly uses, the model validation framework.
How do you find ASP.NET Misconfiguration: Improper Model Validation?
ASP.NET Misconfiguration: Improper Model Validation is a specific, narrowly defined instance of a broader pattern. Testers confirm it with targeted code review and a proof-of-concept input that exercises the exact code path this weakness describes.
What is the impact of CWE-1174?
Unexpected State: Unchecked input leads to cross-site scripting, process control, and SQL injection vulnerabilities, among others.
Does TurboPentest test for ASP.NET Misconfiguration: Improper Model Validation?
TurboPentest's agentic pentest is powerful and covers a broad range of issues automatically. This particular class is best confirmed in a manual IntegSec engagement, where human pentesters apply deeper methodology and a larger context window than any automated pass.
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