From f0f7d759ed39fa6c3bb3d3e1fa1a0236afc3cd36 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Zuhair Abid Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:26:38 +0600 Subject: [PATCH] commonlib: added solution to 'Brute Forcing Credit Card Information' vulnerability (#5076) * added solution to 'Brute Forcing Credit Card Information' vulnerability Signed-off-by: Zuhair Abid --- addOns/commonlib/CHANGELOG.md | 2 +- .../internal/vulns/vulnerabilities.xml | 18 +++++++++++++++++- 2 files changed, 18 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/addOns/commonlib/CHANGELOG.md b/addOns/commonlib/CHANGELOG.md index 6c0fb9398a8..0b626382a23 100644 --- a/addOns/commonlib/CHANGELOG.md +++ b/addOns/commonlib/CHANGELOG.md @@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0 - A generic UI component for keeping menu items sorted. ### Changed -- Add solution to 'Content Spoofing', 'Credential and Session Prediction', 'XML Injection' and 'XML External Entities' vulnerabilities (Issue 8056). +- Add solution to 'Brute Forcing Credit Card Information', 'Content Spoofing', 'Credential and Session Prediction', 'XML Injection' and 'XML External Entities' vulnerabilities (Issue 8056). ## [1.18.0] - 2023-10-12 ### Changed diff --git a/addOns/commonlib/src/main/resources/org/zaproxy/addon/commonlib/internal/vulns/vulnerabilities.xml b/addOns/commonlib/src/main/resources/org/zaproxy/addon/commonlib/internal/vulns/vulnerabilities.xml index f800f2dd26b..4125e20084c 100644 --- a/addOns/commonlib/src/main/resources/org/zaproxy/addon/commonlib/internal/vulns/vulnerabilities.xml +++ b/addOns/commonlib/src/main/resources/org/zaproxy/addon/commonlib/internal/vulns/vulnerabilities.xml @@ -390,7 +390,23 @@ In order to fill in the missing information the hacker can guess the missing inf * Guessing CVV/CSC requires only 1000 or 10000 attempts as the number is only 3 or 4 digits, depending on the card type. * Guessing an expiration date requires only several dozen attempts. - + Phase: Architecture and Design +To mitigate the risk of brute force attacks on credit card information, follow these best practices: + +* CAPTCHA Protection: Implement CAPTCHA challenges during the payment process to differentiate between human and automated attempts. CAPTCHAs can help prevent automated brute force attacks. +* Rate Limiting: Implement rate limiting on payment attempts. Limit the number of requests from a single IP address or user account within a specific time frame. +* Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Require multi-factor authentication for sensitive transactions, including online payments. MFA adds an extra layer of security by verifying the user's identity through multiple factors, making brute force attacks more difficult. +* Secure Data Storage: Ensure that credit card information is securely stored and encrypted. Limit access to sensitive data to authorized personnel only. +* Continuous Monitoring: Implement continuous monitoring to detect and respond to suspicious activities, including multiple failed payment attempts. +* Compliance with PCI DSS: If your application processes credit card information, ensure compliance with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) requirements, which provide security guidelines for handling credit card data. + +Phase: Implementation +Implement the above security measures in your application code, payment processing, and user account management functionalities. + +Phase: Operation +Regularly monitor and review your security measures and adapt to evolving threats and attack patterns. + + http://projects.webappsec.org/Brute-Force