Software

Firebase

software:firebase Also: Firebase database

Google-provided online database service used by Donald Daters and other applications discussed in the episode.

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Direction Predicate Other entity Origin EP
incoming USES Donald Daters Explicit 49
incoming AFFECTS Firebase security rules misconfiguration Explicit 49
incoming COMPROMISES Donald Daters database exposure Explicit 49

Claims

Donald Daters USES Firebase

The Donald Daters application uses Firebase as its online database.

Explicit Confidence 99% · Elliot Alderson EP 49 Details

“they used Firebase database, which is a service offered by Google”

Elliot Alderson · offsets 3885–3950

Firebase security rules misconfiguration AFFECTS Firebase

The Firebase database was exposed because debug settings and permissive security configuration were left enabled.

Explicit Confidence 99% · Elliot Alderson EP 49 Details

“They kept the debug settings on so it was pretty easy to get everything.”

Elliot Alderson · offsets 4874–4946

“There was zip for permission and security there”

Jack Rhysider · offsets 7776–7823

Donald Daters database exposure COMPROMISES Firebase

Elliot gained access to the Donald Daters Firebase database and could view its contents.

Explicit Confidence 99% · Jack Rhysider EP 49 Details

“Within five minutes, Elliot has gained access to the entire Donald Daters database.”

Jack Rhysider · offsets 4966–5049

“I had access to everything; all the messages, all the people’s details.”