Medium

Applications using password credentials only

Flags apps that use client secrets but no certificates

Category
Application Security
Default severity
Medium
Rule key
CHECK_APP_PASSWORD_VS_CERTIFICATE
Last updated

How to fix it

Migrate from password secrets to certificate-based credentials.

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  • Directory.Read.All

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