What are the vulnerabilities of digest authentication?

What are the vulnerabilities of digest authentication?

Digest authentication has several vulnerabilities, including susceptibility to replay attacks and man-in-the-middle attacks.

Can you explain how replay attacks work in this context?

In a replay attack, an attacker captures a valid authentication request and reuses it to gain unauthorized access.

What measures can be taken to mitigate these vulnerabilities?

To mitigate these vulnerabilities, you can implement nonce values, timestamps, and use secure transport protocols like HTTPS.

Is digest authentication still considered secure today?

While it offers some security benefits over basic authentication, it's generally recommended to use more robust methods like OAuth or JWT.