SYM_RB_0041 - SymbioticSec/Symbiotic-Vulnerability-Database GitHub Wiki

Incorrect Default Permissions

Property Value
Language ruby
Severity medium
CWE CWE-276: Incorrect Default Permissions
OWASP A01:2021 - Broken Access Control
Confidence Level Medium
Impact Level Medium
Likelihood Level Medium

Description

The code uses user-supplied input (like query parameters or cookies) to access session data. This allows attackers to control which session keys are used, potentially exposing or manipulating sensitive session information.

Impact

If exploited, an attacker could read or overwrite session values, leading to unauthorized access, privilege escalation, or bypassing security checks like authentication and CSRF protection. This can compromise user accounts and the overall security of the application.