Attack Paths
How we chain vulnerabilities to show real-world impact.
What Are Attack Paths?
Individual vulnerabilities often seem low-risk in isolation. Attack paths show how an adversary chains multiple issues together to achieve significant impact—like data theft, account takeover, or system compromise.
Example Attack Path:
Information Disclosure → IDOR on User Endpoint → Password Reset Bypass → Account Takeover
Path Visualization
In your dashboard, attack paths are displayed as interactive diagrams showing:
- Entry points where the attack begins
- Each step in the exploitation chain
- The final objective achieved
- Blast radius showing affected users/data
- Remediation priority for breaking the chain
Common Attack Patterns
Privilege Escalation Path
Low-privilege user gains administrative access
Self-Registration → IDOR on Role Endpoint → Admin Access
Data Exfiltration Path
Attacker extracts sensitive data from the system
SQLi in Search → Database Enumeration → User Data Export
Lateral Movement Path
Attacker pivots from web app to internal infrastructure
SSRF → Cloud Metadata Access → AWS Credentials → S3 Buckets
Breaking the Chain
You don't always need to fix every vulnerability. We highlight the most efficient "break point"—the single fix that disrupts the entire attack path.
For each attack path, we provide:
- Critical Fix: The vulnerability to prioritize
- Alternative Fixes: Other points to break the chain
- Compensating Controls: Mitigations if you can't patch immediately