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Misconfiguration, Where!?

What Is Security Misconfiguration?

Security Misconfiguration is a class of vulnerability where security is impeded due to how one or more pieces of software are configured.

Why Does Security Misconfiguration Happen?

Security Misconfiguration is caused by insecure default settings or by making changes to settings that degrade security.

Why Is Security Misconfiguration Dangerous?

Security Misconfiguration is dangerous because it reduces the overall security of an environment.

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