Patch Management / Usage of SSL Version 2 and 3
Web and API
Description
Usage of SSL Version 2 and 3 is a vulnerability related to Patch Management. This vulnerability affects Web and API systems.
Risk
The risk associated with this vulnerability is high and can lead to data theft, data modification, and data tampering. A risk assessment should be conducted to evaluate the potential impact of this vulnerability on an organization’s security posture and to determine the appropriate mitigation strategies.
Solution
The solution to this vulnerability is to ensure that the system is using the latest version of SSL and TLS protocols, and that all certificates are properly validated. Additionally, an organization can use web application firewalls (WAFs) to detect and block malicious traffic.