database misconfiguration
[/ˈdeɪtəbeɪs ˌmɪskənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/]
nounpl: database misconfigurations
configuração incorreta de banco de dados
1. An incorrect or improper setup of database parameters, settings, or infrastructure that results in degraded performance, security vulnerabilities, or system failures
The data breach occurred due to a database misconfiguration that left sensitive information publicly accessible.
A violação de dados ocorreu devido a uma configuração incorreta de banco de dados que deixou informações sensíveis publicamente acessíveis.
2. The state or condition of a database system that has been set up incorrectly, either intentionally or unintentionally
The company discovered a critical database misconfiguration during their security audit.
A empresa descobriu uma configuração incorreta crítica de banco de dados durante sua auditoria de segurança.
In Brazilian tech industry and startups, especially in São Paulo's growing tech hub, this term is frequently used in English even in Portuguese conversations due to international tech culture influence. However, formal documentation and compliance reports in Brazil typically use the full Portuguese translation 'configuração incorreta de banco de dados'. In the United States, this has become a critical security concern post-2010s cloud computing era, with major data breaches often attributed to this cause. The term reflects growing awareness of infrastructure security in both countries.
NYC Slang
config fail / DB misconfigure
Related Idioms & Phrases
leave the database wide open
misconfigure and regret
security misconfiguration nightmare
database configuration gone wrong
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