When Infosec and Weed Collide: Handling Administrative Actions Safely
Summary
An article from Black Hills Information Security discusses a commonly overlooked finding during web application penetration tests. It highlights how administrative functions can be abused, using a recent example from the state of Ohio concerning administrative actions related to the cannabis industry.
IFF Assessment
FRIEND
The article focuses on identifying and mitigating security risks within administrative functions, which is beneficial for defenders looking to secure their systems.
Defender Context
Defenders should be aware of the potential for administrative functions to be exploited. This includes ensuring proper access controls, logging, and monitoring of administrative interfaces to detect and prevent abuse.