Application Security
An API vulnerability where improper function-level authorization allows attackers to access or execute functions beyond their privileges.
Quick answer: An API vulnerability where improper function-level authorization allows attackers to access or execute functions beyond their privileges.
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An API vulnerability where improper function-level authorization allows attackers to access or execute functions beyond their privileges.
Broken Function Level matters because it supports clear communication in Application Security contexts for SOC Analysts, Security Engineers, and Incident Responders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, and CEH.
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In this glossary, Broken Function Level refers to: An API vulnerability where improper function-level authorization allows attackers to access or execute functions beyond their privileges.
In cybersecurity communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Check APIs for Broken Function Level vulnerabilities to ensure all endpoints enforce proper authorization for each user role."
Broken Function Level matters because it supports clear communication in Application Security contexts for SOC Analysts, Security Engineers, and Incident Responders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CISSP, CompTIA Security+, and CEH.
Broken Function Level is mainly used by SOC Analysts, Security Engineers, and Incident Responders.
In this glossary, Broken Function Level is grouped under Application Security. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.
This definition is sourced from ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK and published by Protermify Cybersecurity as a static cybersecurity reference page.
An API vulnerability where improper function-level authorization allows attackers to access or execute functions beyond their privileges.
Check APIs for Broken Function Level vulnerabilities to ensure all endpoints enforce proper authorization for each user role.
English reference definition
ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK
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