Day 8 of 30 Days — 30 Vulnerabilities | Security Misconfiguration

Day 8: Mastering Security Misconfiguration — Essential Tricks & Techniques Based on Personal Experience and Valuable POCs

[ In collaboration with Abhijeet Kumawat ( his LinkedIn | Twitter)]

Hey geeks, it4chis3c (Twitter) here with one more write-up on tricks & tips to detect Security Misconfiguration vulnerability.

Brief Description

Security misconfiguration is a common and critical vulnerability that arises when systems, applications, or networks are not securely configured. This can include anything from leaving default settings unchanged, failing to disable unnecessary features, or neglecting to apply security patches. Security misconfigurations can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or take control of an entire system, leading to severe business and technical impacts.

Where to Detect

Security misconfigurations can occur across various components of an application’s infrastructure:

• Web and Application Servers: Misconfigured security settings in servers, such as leaving sample applications or unnecessary services running, can lead to exploitation.
• Cloud Services: Misconfigurations in cloud storage permissions, such as leaving storage buckets open to public access, are a common issue.
• Mobile Applications: Mobile apps with insecure default…