V-274850
Application Programming Interface (API) Security Requirements Guide
Title
The API must revoke access tokens in accordance with organization-defined identification and authentication policy.
Description
<VulnDiscussion>An API must revoke access tokens to immediately terminate access when a user's session or permissions are no longer valid or if there is a security breach, such as token theft. Without an API gateway managing token revocation, the API itself becomes responsible for handling scenarios where access needs to be revoked, such as when a user logs out, their credentials are compromised, or their role changes. By revoking access tokens, the API ensures that even if a token is intercep...
Fix Text (Documentation Requirement)
Build or configure the API to revoke access tokens in accordance with organization-defined identification and authentication policy.