Weak Password

Description

Weak Password vulnerabilities arise when applications fail to enforce strong password policies, making it easier for attackers to guess or crack users’ passwords, leading to unauthorized access.

Recommendation

Mitigate the risk of weak passwords by implementing strong password policies. Enforce password length, complexity, uniqueness, and regular password changes. Consider augmenting with additional authentication controls like two-factor authentication for enhanced security. Regularly educate users about password best practices and provide tools for generating and managing strong passwords. For comprehensive guidance, refer to OWASP’s recommendations on Testing for Weak Password Policy.

References

• CWE-521
• NCSC: Password Guidance: Simplifying Your Approach
• NIST Special Publication 800-63B: Digital Identity Guidelines
• OWASP 2021-A7
• OWASP: Brute Force Attack
• OWASP: Testing for Weak Password Policy