Unsecured ViewState (Confirmed MAC Signature Absence)

By Anandhu Krishnan Anandhu Krishnan
Published on 13 May 2024
Vulnerability

Description

The web application utilizes ASP.NET’s Viewstate without implementing Message Authentication Code (MAC) validation, making it vulnerable to tampering and replay attacks.

Recommendation

Verify that the MAC is properly configured for all pages on this website to prevent unauthorized modifications and ensure the integrity of transmitted data.

Anandhu Krishnan
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Anandhu Krishnan
Lead Engineer

Anandhu is an accomplished Senior Lead Engineer with a strong focus on back-end development. His expertise lies in architecting and optimizing the core of software applications to ensure they run smoothly and efficiently. With a meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of data management and server-side operations, Anandhu has been a driving force behind the success of various back-end projects.

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