CWE-293 - Using Referer Field for Authentication
- Abstraction:Variant
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Draft
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29
Weakness Name
Using Referer Field for Authentication
Description
The referer field in HTTP requests can be easily modified and, as such, is not a valid means of message integrity checking.
Common Consequences
Scope: Access Control
Impact: Gain Privileges or Assume Identity
Notes: Actions, which may not be authorized otherwise, can be carried out as if they were validated by the server referred to.
