Lab 10 Accomplished: User ID controlled by request parameter with password disclosure. Parameter Tampering is a security vulnerability exploitation technique used in Horizontal to Vertical Privilege Escalation attacks. In other words, Parameter Tampering involves manipulating or modifying parameters in HTTP requests to alter the application's behavior, bypass security controls, or gain unauthorized access. #CyberSecurity #WebSecurity #ParameterTampering #PrivilegeEscalation #HorizontalEscalation #VerticalEscalation
Samuel Adeduntan’s Post
More Relevant Posts
-
🔐 Security Vulnerability Alert: User ID Manipulation & Password Disclosure 🔐 I recently explored a lab on a critical security vulnerability that allows for the manipulation of user IDs and the unintended exposure of passwords through the page’s code. This vulnerability highlights the importance of proper session management and secure coding practices, as attackers can exploit poorly protected endpoints to access sensitive information. 💡 Key takeaway: Always ensure that user IDs and passwords are securely handled and never exposed in the client-side code. Regular security audits and proper input validation are essential to preventing these types of vulnerabilities. Stay vigilant and prioritize security! 🔒 #Cybersecurity #WebSecurity #Infosec #SecureCoding #EthicalHacking
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
Overcoming Access Control Vulnerabilities. I have successfully completed the 7th lab under Access Control, focusing on a critical security vulnerability: User ID Controlled by Request Parameter. Did you know? When user identity is determined by HTTP request parameters, attackers can: Impersonate users by manipulating parameters Access sensitive data by modifying parameters To ensure secure systems, it's crucial to use robust authentication mechanisms like session management, cookies, or tokens. By understanding and addressing this vulnerability, we can strengthen our defenses and protect user data. #Cybersecurity #AccessControl #SecurityVulnerability #WebSecurity #InfoSec #SecureCoding #Authentication #SecurityAwareness #ContinuousLearning
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
Recently, I was looking into a quite interesting lab on controlling User ID via request parameters. From the very beginning, one is bound to learn about unknowable user IDs in web applications. By means of the Burp Suite, it finally became possible for me to logically review how the adjustment of the user ID might result in disclosure of sensitive information and unauthorized access to the account. The exercise nailed it-home important to implement the security measure, such as input validation and access controls, in order for one to protect user data. A good reminder that even innocuous-sounding parameters can become attack vectors if handled accordingly. I'm also very excited to dive more into Web security and ways of keeping an application secure from such kinds of vulnerabilities. #CyberSecurity #BurpSuite #WebApplicationSecurity #VulnerabilityAssessment
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
User ID Controlled by Request Parameter with Unpredictable User IDs: It's a security vulnerability whereby a user's identity is determined by a parameter in the HTTP request (e.g., URL or form data), and the User IDs are unpredictable, complex, or randomly generated. What I have learned so far from this lab 8, is that user ID control is that: 1. User IDs are not sequentially generated (e.g., 122, 222, 134) but instead they are unpredictable (e.g., UUIDs, hashes). 2. The User ID is passed as a parameter in the HTTP request. 3. An attacker can still manipulate the parameter to impersonate other users. #CyberSecurity #WebSecurity #SecurityVulnerability #AccessControl #IdentityTheft
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
Task completed! Explored User ID control via request parameters and learned about password disclosure risks at PortSwigger Academy. Elevate your cybersecurity knowledge today! #CybersecurityEducation #PortSwiggerAcademy PortSwigger
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
Successfully bypassed 2FA in today's lab! 🔐 While it was a relatively simple case, understanding how to identify and mitigate such vulnerabilities is critical for maintaining strong application security. 🛡️ #websecurity #vulnerabilityassessment #learningjourney #2fa
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
🚀 Successfully completed the lab: "2FA Simple Bypass"! This lab provided valuable insights into bypassing two-factor authentication by analyzing security gaps, reinforcing my skills in identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in multi-factor authentication systems. 🔒 Staying proactive in understanding these challenges to contribute to stronger, more resilient security measures! #Cybersecurity #TwoFactorAuthentication #WebSecurity #ContinuousLearning
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
🔓 Successfully Completed the 2FA Simple Bypass Lab! 🛡️ Just wrapped up an insightful lab on “2FA Simple Bypass” with the Web Security Academy by PortSwigger! 🎯 In this challenge, I delved into bypassing two-factor authentication (2FA) mechanisms, demonstrating how weak implementations can be exploited to compromise security. It was a great reminder of why robust multi-factor authentication is essential for safeguarding user accounts. 💡 Key Lessons Learned: ✅ Identifying and exploiting flaws in 2FA logic. ✅ Importance of implementing strong and layered security controls. ✅ Leveraging tools like Burp Suite to test and secure authentication workflows. Continuous skill-building is vital in the ever-evolving field of cybersecurity! 🔐💪 #Cybersecurity #2FA #WebSecurity #EthicalHacking #PortSwigger #LearningJourney #InfoSec
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
🚀 Exploring Authentication Bypass through Information Disclosure 🚀 Curious about how seemingly minor information leaks can lead to significant security vulnerabilities? PortSwigger's latest lab demonstrates how information disclosure can be exploited to bypass authentication mechanisms. 🔍 Key Insights: 1. Information Disclosure: How small leaks can provide attackers with critical information. 2. Authentication Bypass: Methods attackers use to leverage disclosed information to gain unauthorized access. #CyberSecurity #InfoSec #WebSecurity #AuthenticationBypass #PortSwigger #EthicalHacking
To view or add a comment, sign in