Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-322

Key Exchange without Entity Authentication

The product performs a key exchange with an actor without verifying the identity of that actor.

Mitigation

Phase: Architecture and Design

Description:

  • Ensure that proper authentication is included in the system design.
Mitigation

Phase: Implementation

Description:

  • Understand and properly implement all checks necessary to ensure the identity of entities involved in encrypted communications.

No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.

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