CWE-308

Use of Single-factor Authentication

High

Description

The product uses an authentication algorithm that uses a single factor (e.g., a password) in a security context that should require more than one factor.

Potential Impact

How to Fix

Architecture and Design

Use multiple independent authentication schemes, which ensures that -- if one of the methods is compromised -- the system itself is still likely safe from compromise. For this reason, if multiple schemes are possible, they should be implemented and required -- especially if they are easy to use.

Related Weaknesses

References

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