CWE-325: Missing Cryptographic Step
The product does not implement a required step in a cryptographic algorithm, resulting in weaker encryption than advertised by the algorithm.
How it's found
Missing Cryptographic Step is typically found by tracing untrusted input from where it enters the system to the point where it is used without the check or neutralization this weakness describes, combining manual code review with dynamic testing.
Consequences
- Bypass Protection Mechanism
- Read Application Data, Modify Application Data
- Hide Activities
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-325?
The product does not implement a required step in a cryptographic algorithm, resulting in weaker encryption than advertised by the algorithm.
How do you find Missing Cryptographic Step?
Missing Cryptographic Step is typically found by tracing untrusted input from where it enters the system to the point where it is used without the check or neutralization this weakness describes, combining manual code review with dynamic testing.
What is the impact of CWE-325?
Bypass Protection Mechanism Read Application Data, Modify Application Data Hide Activities
Does TurboPentest test for Missing Cryptographic Step?
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.
Related CWEs
- Base weaknessCWE-1240: Use of a Cryptographic Primitive with a Risky Implementation
- Class weaknessCWE-573: Improper Following of Specification by Caller
- Base weaknessCWE-358: Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard
- Class weaknessCWE-311: Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data
- Variant weaknessCWE-321: Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key
- Class weaknessCWE-326: Inadequate Encryption Strength
About this reference
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