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# Weak authentication service in use

## Rule Details

|                       |                  |
| --------------------- | ---------------- |
| Cortex AppSec Rule ID | APPSEC\_CICD\_49 |
| Category              | IAM              |
| Severity              | MEDIUM           |

## Impact

Jenkins provides built-in methods for authentication of users, such as a Jenkins' own user database, or a Unix user/group database. These methods lack basic security controls which are essential to assure the immunity of the system, such as enforcing a password policy, controls against Brute Force attacks, and requiring 2FA. These weak authentication methods might expose the organization to a wide variety of authentication-based attacks.

## Recommended Solution - Buildtime

Implement a secure authentication mechanism which provides security controls that meet the industry best practices, such as integrating with the organization’s SSO solution. For more on secure authentication mechanisms refer to <https://cheatsheetseries.owasp.org/cheatsheets/Authentication\\_Cheat\\_Sheet.html>.


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