Unsecured ViewState (Confirmed MAC Signature Absence)

By
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.

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Written by
Anandhu Krishnan
Anandhu Krishnan
Lead Engineer
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