CWE-708: Incorrect Ownership Assignment
The product assigns an owner to a resource, but the owner is outside of the intended control sphere.
How it's found
Incorrect Ownership Assignment 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.
This may allow the resource to be manipulated by actors outside of the intended control sphere.
Consequences
- Read Application Data, Modify Application Data: An attacker could read and modify data for which they do not have permissions to access directly.
Mitigations
- Policy: Periodically review the privileges and their owners.
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-708?
The product assigns an owner to a resource, but the owner is outside of the intended control sphere.
How do you find Incorrect Ownership Assignment?
Incorrect Ownership Assignment 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-708?
Read Application Data, Modify Application Data: An attacker could read and modify data for which they do not have permissions to access directly.
Does TurboPentest test for Incorrect Ownership Assignment?
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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