CWE-286: Incorrect User Management
The product does not properly manage a user within its environment.
How it's found
Incorrect User Management describes a general pattern rather than a single fixed bug. Testers use a mix of static analysis and manual code review to find where a target's code matches this pattern, then confirm exploitability by hand.
Users can be assigned to the wrong group (class) of permissions resulting in unintended access rights to sensitive objects.
Consequences
- Varies by Context
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-286?
The product does not properly manage a user within its environment.
How do you find Incorrect User Management?
Incorrect User Management describes a general pattern rather than a single fixed bug. Testers use a mix of static analysis and manual code review to find where a target's code matches this pattern, then confirm exploitability by hand.
What is the impact of CWE-286?
Varies by Context
Does TurboPentest test for Incorrect User Management?
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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