Description

The Confused Deputy Problem is a security vulnerability where a trusted entity misuses its authority on behalf of another entity, often leading to unauthorized access or actions.

Features

• Security Risk Identification: Recognizes scenarios where a trusted entity may be exploited.
• Focus on Authority Misuse: Targets issues arising from improper delegation of authority.
• Applicable Across Systems: Relevant to various computing environments and access control models.

Limitations

• Complexity in Mitigation: Requires thorough understanding and implementation of security measures.
• Dependent on Proper Implementation: Effectiveness depends on correctly applying security principles.
• Context-Specific Solutions: Solutions may vary widely based on specific system configurations.

Use Cases

• Cloud Service Providers: Preventing third-party applications from gaining unintended access through cloud service credentials.
• API Gateways: Ensuring API endpoints validate the identity of the requester and not just the intermediary.
• Multi-Tenant Applications: Protecting against scenarios where one tenant's data could be accessed by another tenant through a shared service.