CWE-346: Origin Validation Error
The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid.
How it's found
Origin Validation Error 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.
Consequences
- Gain Privileges or Assume Identity, Varies by Context: An attacker can access any functionality that is inadvertently accessible to the source.
How TurboPentest tests for this (white-box)
This weakness (Origin Validation Error) is caught by white-box static analysis when you connect a GitHub repo: IntegSec's Opengrep SAST rule pack carries 1 rule for it, flagging the issue directly in your source code as part of the pentest.
Frequently asked questions
What is CWE-346?
The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid.
How do you find Origin Validation Error?
Origin Validation Error 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-346?
Gain Privileges or Assume Identity, Varies by Context: An attacker can access any functionality that is inadvertently accessible to the source.
Does TurboPentest test for Origin Validation Error?
This weakness (Origin Validation Error) is caught by white-box static analysis when you connect a GitHub repo: IntegSec's Opengrep SAST rule pack carries 1 rule for it, flagging the issue directly in your source code as part of the pentest.
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Written and reviewed by
Michel Chamberland - Founder & CEO, IntegSec
CISSP, OSCP, OSCE, CEH, GIAC, CCSK · 20+ years in offensive security
Michel has spent 20+ years on offensive security teams including IBM X-Force Red and Trustwave SpiderLabs, leading penetration tests, red team engagements, and breach response for Fortune 500 customers. He is the founder of IntegSec and the architect of TurboPentest.
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