This article emphasizes the critical importance of API security, highlighting how misconfigurations can lead to significant vulnerabilities and potential data breaches. It discusses a case study where BeVigil helped a logistics company identify and rectify a major API security gap involving the Kong API Gateway. Affected: Kong API Gateway
Keypoints :
- APIs are essential for modern business operations, facilitating integrations and service delivery.
- Misconfigurations in API gateways can expose businesses to data breaches and operational disruptions.
- BeVigil Enterprise assists organizations in securing their API infrastructures.
- A case study illustrates the detection of vulnerabilities in a logistics company’s Kong API Gateway.
- Issues identified include unauthorized access, sensitive data exposure, configuration problems, and potential exploitation.
- BeVigil’s tools provide integrated threat detection and actionable intelligence for risk mitigation.
- Proactive risk management and customizable solutions are key features of BeVigil Enterprise.
MITRE Techniques :
- TA0001 – Initial Access: Exploitation of the Kong Admin Panel due to unauthorized access.
- TA0002 – Execution: Malicious users could introduce harmful plugins or create unauthorized APIs.
- TA0006 – Credential Access: Exposure of a super-admin access token allowed full control over Kong Manager.
- TA0008 – Lateral Movement: Unauthorized access to sensitive API endpoints widened the attack surface.
- TA0040 – Impact: Misconfigurations could lead to service disruptions and data leaks.
Indicator of Compromise :
- [url] kong-admin-panel:8002
- [others ioc] super-admin access token
- [others ioc] user account “shashank2”
- [others ioc] exposed log file locations
- [others ioc] database information
- Check the article for all found IoCs.
Full Research: https://www.cloudsek.com/blog/fortify-your-apis-how-bevigil-secured-a-logistics-giant-from-critical-vulnerabilities