CWE-689: Permission Race Condition During Resource Copy
The product, while copying or cloning a resource, does not set the resource's permissions or access control until the copy is complete, leaving the resource exposed to other spheres while the copy is taking place.
How it's found
Permission Race Condition During Resource Copy only appears when several contributing weaknesses combine. Testers look for each contributing condition separately, then chain them together to confirm the combined weakness is actually reachable and exploitable.
Consequences
- Read Application Data, Modify Application Data
Where this fits in a TurboPentest engagement
This weakness is not covered by the automated black-box pentest. IntegSec pentesters cover it in a manual engagement.
Frequently asked questions
What is CWE-689?
The product, while copying or cloning a resource, does not set the resource's permissions or access control until the copy is complete, leaving the resource exposed to other spheres while the copy is taking place.
How do you find Permission Race Condition During Resource Copy?
Permission Race Condition During Resource Copy only appears when several contributing weaknesses combine. Testers look for each contributing condition separately, then chain them together to confirm the combined weakness is actually reachable and exploitable.
What is the impact of CWE-689?
Read Application Data, Modify Application Data
Does TurboPentest test for Permission Race Condition During Resource Copy?
This weakness is not covered by the automated black-box pentest. IntegSec pentesters cover it in a manual engagement.
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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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