New downgrade attack can bypass FIDO auth in Microsoft Entra ID

New downgrade attack can bypass FIDO auth in Microsoft Entra ID

Researchers have developed a new FIDO downgrade attack against Microsoft Entra ID, exploiting vulnerabilities to trick users into weaker authentication methods, increasing phishing risks. This highlights potential security gaps in seemingly phishing-resistant FIDO passkeys, especially when fallback options are used. #FIDO2 #Evilginx

Keypoints

  • A new FIDO downgrade attack can bypass FIDO authentication by spoofing unsupported browsers like Safari on Windows.
  • The attack uses adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) techniques to intercept login credentials and session cookies.
  • Phishing sites trigger fallback authentication methods, which are vulnerable to interception and hijacking.
  • The researchers recommend disabling fallback options to reduce the risk of this attack.
  • This vulnerability underscores the importance of monitoring unusual authentication behavior and improving security measures.

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