CWE-554: ASP.NET Misconfiguration: Not Using Input Validation Framework
The ASP.NET application does not use an input validation framework.
How it's found
ASP.NET Misconfiguration: Not Using Input Validation Framework 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.
Mitigations
- Architecture and Design: Use the ASP.NET validation framework to check all program input before it is processed by the application. Example uses of the validation framework include checking to ensure that:Phone number fields contain only valid characters in phone numbers Boolean values are only "T" or "F" Free-form strings are of a reasonable length and composition
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-554?
The ASP.NET application does not use an input validation framework.
How do you find ASP.NET Misconfiguration: Not Using Input Validation Framework?
ASP.NET Misconfiguration: Not Using Input Validation Framework 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-554?
Unexpected State: Unchecked input leads to cross-site scripting, process control, and SQL injection vulnerabilities, among others.
Does TurboPentest test for ASP.NET Misconfiguration: Not Using Input Validation Framework?
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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