An insecure CI/CD pipeline can lead to software integrity failures primarily due to the risk of:
* Code Injection:Unauthenticated or poorly controlled access to the CI/CD pipeline can allow attackers to inject malicious code during build or deployment.
* Compromised Dependencies:Automated builds may incorporate malicious third-party libraries or components, compromising the final product.
* Insufficient Access Control:Without proper authentication and authorization mechanisms, unauthorized users might modify build configurations or artifacts.
* Pipeline Poisoning:Attackers can alter the pipeline to include vulnerabilities or backdoors.
Due to the above risks, software integrity can be compromised, resulting in the distribution of tampered or malicious software.
Incorrect Options:
* B. Broken access control:This is a more general web application security issue, not specific to CI/CD pipelines.
* C. Security monitoring failures:While possible, this is not the most direct consequence of CI/CD pipeline insecurities.
* D. Browser compatibility Issues:This is unrelated to CI/CD security concerns.
Exact Extract from CCOA Official Review Manual, 1st Edition:
Refer to Chapter 6, Section "DevSecOps and CI/CD Security", Subsection "Risks and Vulnerabilities in CI
/CD Pipelines" - Insecure CI/CD pipelines can compromise software integrity due to code injection and dependency attacks.