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Confluence page restrictions bypassed with an admin key

ID:confluence_admin_key_bypass
Data type:Confluence
Severity:
Informational
MITRE ATT&CK:TA0004:T1078

Description

AlphaSOC detected that Confluence page restrictions were bypassed using an admin key. Admin keys are special authentication tokens that grant system administrators elevated access to content, including pages they haven't been explicitly granted permission to view through standard access controls.

Impact

This activity could enable unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in restricted Confluence pages, potentially leading to data exposure, unauthorized modifications, or reconnaissance for further attacks within the organization's infrastructure.

Severity

SeverityCondition
Informational
Confluence page restrictions bypassed with an admin key

Investigation and Remediation

Review Confluence audit logs to identify all actions performed using the admin key, including accessed pages and the source IP addresses involved. If the actions were unauthorized, immediately reset all potentially compromised credentials. Conduct a thorough review of all restricted pages that were accessed to assess potential data exposure.