CWE-566

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled SQL Primary Key

The product uses a database table that includes records that should not be accessible to an actor, but it executes a SQL statement with a primary key that can be controlled by that actor.

Mitigation

Phase: Implementation

Description:

  • Assume all input is malicious. Use a standard input validation mechanism to validate all input for length, type, syntax, and business rules before accepting the data. Use an "accept known good" validation strategy.
Mitigation

Phase: Implementation

Description:

  • Use a parameterized query AND make sure that the accepted values conform to the business rules. Construct your SQL statement accordingly.

No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.

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