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diff --git a/doc/user/application_security/dast/checks/598.2.md b/doc/user/application_security/dast/checks/598.2.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f6c6787128d --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/user/application_security/dast/checks/598.2.md @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +--- +stage: Secure +group: Dynamic Analysis +info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/ux/technical-writing/#assignments +--- + +# Use of GET request method with sensitive query strings (password) + +## Description + +The user's password was identified in the request URL. Passwords should never be sent in GET +requests as they maybe captured by proxy systems, stored in browser history, or stored in +log files. If an attacker were to get access to these logs or logging systems, they would +be able to gain access to the target account. + +## Remediation + +Passwords should never be sent in GET requests. When authenticating users or requesting users +reset their passwords, always use POST requests to transmit sensitive data. + +## Details + +| ID | Aggregated | CWE | Type | Risk | +|:---|:--------|:--------|:--------|:--------| +| 598.2 | true | 598 | Passive | Medium | + +## Links + +- [OWASP](https://owasp.org/www-community/vulnerabilities/Information_exposure_through_query_strings_in_url) +- [CWE](https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/598.html) |