Contrast Labs: Apache Struts CVE-2019-0230 and How to Block Attacks

On August 13, 2020, Apache published a security bulletin that addressed a couple of application vulnerabilities in Struts 2, which included CVE-2019-0230. At the same time, proof-of-concept (POC) exploit code was released on GitHub. CVE-2019-0230 is a … Continue reading Contrast Labs: Apache Struts CVE-2019-0230 and How to Block Attacks

Book Review: Crime Dot Com, From Viruses to Vote Rigging, How Hacking Went Global

I had the great delight of reading Geoff White’s new book, “Crime Dot Com: From Viruses to Vote Rigging, How Hacking Went Global”, I thoroughly recommend it. The book is superbly researched and written, the author’s storytelling style not only lifts th… Continue reading Book Review: Crime Dot Com, From Viruses to Vote Rigging, How Hacking Went Global

Assessing API Security Risks, Plotting a Solution

Application programming interfaces (APIs) are increasingly opening paths to vulnerabilities further down in application architectures. But legacy security testing approaches and firewalls are an inefficient and ineffective approach to securing APIs, as… Continue reading Assessing API Security Risks, Plotting a Solution

Contrast Labs: Mapping Risk Profiles for Select OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities to Understand Their AppSec Risk

At Contrast Security, the Contrast Labs team is charged with numerous things. Part of this charter includes looking at threat intelligence and understanding the true threat landscape. This encompasses risks that different vulnerabilities may pose to an… Continue reading Contrast Labs: Mapping Risk Profiles for Select OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities to Understand Their AppSec Risk