CWE-556: CWE-556: ASP.NET Misconfiguration: Use of Identity Impersonation

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Applicable To

Languages
Languages
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What is CWE-556: CWE-556: ASP.NET Misconfiguration: Use of Identity Impersonation?+

CWE-556: CWE-556: ASP.NET Misconfiguration: Use of Identity Impersonation is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. Description Extended Description

What are the security consequences of CWE-556: ASP.NET Misconfiguration: Use of Identity Impersonation?+

If exploited, CWE-556 (CWE-556: ASP.NET Misconfiguration: Use of Identity Impersonation) it can compromise Gain Privileges or Assume Identity, leading to outcomes such as Scope: Access Control.

How do you prevent or mitigate CWE-556: ASP.NET Misconfiguration: Use of Identity Impersonation?+

Recommended mitigations for CWE-556 include: Use the least privilege principle.

Which programming languages are affected by CWE-556: ASP.NET Misconfiguration: Use of Identity Impersonation?+

CWE-556 commonly affects Languages. Note that weaknesses are often language-agnostic patterns, so secure coding practices apply broadly.

What is the difference between a CWE and a CVE?+

A CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) like CWE-556 describes a category of software weakness — the underlying flaw type. A CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) identifies a specific, real-world vulnerability in a particular product. In short, a CWE is the kind of mistake, and a CVE is an instance of that mistake being found in software.

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