CWE-1211: Concerns of Authentication Weaknesses
Issues with verifying identity pose risks in software systems. Ignoring these weaknesses can impact authentication features' effectiveness and reliability.
Summary
Authentication weaknesses are a concern within this field, as they pertain to the components responsible for verifying the identity of individuals or entities. Failure to acknowledge and rectify these weaknesses during the design or implementation of a software system may result in a decline in the effectiveness and reliability of the authentication features.