CWE-425: Forced Browsing
Direct Request
The web application does not adequately enforce appropriate authorization on all restricted URLs, scripts, or files.
How it's found
Forced Browsing 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
- Read Application Data, Modify Application Data, Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands, Gain Privileges or Assume Identity
Mitigations
- Architecture and Design/Operation: Apply appropriate access control authorizations for each access to all restricted URLs, scripts or files.
- Architecture and Design: Consider using MVC based frameworks such as Struts.
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-425?
The web application does not adequately enforce appropriate authorization on all restricted URLs, scripts, or files.
How do you find Forced Browsing?
Forced Browsing 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-425?
Read Application Data, Modify Application Data, Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands, Gain Privileges or Assume Identity
Does TurboPentest test for Forced Browsing?
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
- Class weaknessCWE-862: Missing Authorization
- Base weaknessCWE-288: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
- Class weaknessCWE-424: Improper Protection of Alternate Path
- Class weaknessCWE-20: Improper Input Validation
- Base weaknessCWE-22: Path Traversal
- Class weaknessCWE-77: Command Injection
About this reference
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