Access Control Architecture

V1.4.1

Verify that trusted enforcement points, such as access control gateways, servers, and serverless functions, enforce access controls. Never enforce access controls on the client.

Level 1 required: False

Level 2 required: True

Level 3 required: True

CWE: 602

V1.4.2

[DELETED, NOT ACTIONABLE]

Level 1 required: False

Level 2 required: False

Level 3 required: False

CWE:

V1.4.3

[DELETED, DUPLICATE OF 4.1.3]

Level 1 required: False

Level 2 required: False

Level 3 required: False

CWE:

V1.4.4

Verify the application uses a single and well-vetted access control mechanism for accessing protected data and resources. All requests must pass through this single mechanism to avoid copy and paste or insecure alternative paths. (C7)

Level 1 required: False

Level 2 required: True

Level 3 required: True

CWE: 284

V1.4.5

Verify that attribute or feature-based access control is used whereby the code checks the user's authorization for a feature/data item rather than just their role. Permissions should still be allocated using roles. (C7)

Level 1 required: False

Level 2 required: True

Level 3 required: True

CWE: 275

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