API Rate Limiting Bypass – Lack of Throttling Enables Abuse and DoS

API Rate Limiting Bypass – Lack of Throttling Enables Abuse and DoS

ByAdil

Introduction APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the backbone of modern web applications, enabling seamless communication between services. However, without proper security measures like rate limiting, APIs become vulnerable to abuse, brute-force attacks, and Denial-of-Service (DoS) threats. This blog explores API rate limiting bypass techniques, the risks of insufficient throttling, and best practices to prevent exploitation. Table of Contents 1….

GraphQL Injection – Poorly Sanitized GraphQL Queries Lead to Data Leaks

GraphQL Injection – Poorly Sanitized GraphQL Queries Lead to Data Leaks

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Introduction GraphQL has revolutionized API development by providing a flexible and efficient way to query data. Unlike REST, GraphQL allows clients to request only the data they need, reducing over-fetching and under-fetching issues. However, this flexibility also introduces security risks, particularly GraphQL injection vulnerabilities. When GraphQL queries are not properly sanitized, attackers can manipulate them to access…

Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA): A Deep Dive into the API Security Threat

Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA): A Deep Dive into the API Security Threat

ByAdil

Introduction APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the backbone of modern web and mobile applications, enabling seamless data exchange between systems. However, with increased API usage comes heightened security risks. One of the most prevalent and dangerous API vulnerabilities is Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA), also known as Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR). BOLA occurs when an API…

Excessive Data Exposure – APIs Returning More Data Than Necessary

Excessive Data Exposure – APIs Returning More Data Than Necessary

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Introduction In today’s interconnected digital world, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) serve as the backbone of data exchange between systems. However, one of the most common yet overlooked security risks is Excessive Data Exposure, where APIs return more information than necessary. This vulnerability can lead to data breaches, privacy violations, and compliance failures, making it a critical concern…

Insecure API Endpoints – The Hidden Threat to Data Security

Insecure API Endpoints – The Hidden Threat to Data Security

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Introduction APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the backbone of modern web and mobile applications, enabling seamless communication between different software systems. However, insecure API endpoints pose a significant security risk, often leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, and financial losses. Many organizations fail to implement proper authentication mechanisms, leaving APIs vulnerable to exploitation. This blog explores the dangers…

Mass Assignment Vulnerability: A Deep Dive Into Automatic Data Binding and Its Security Risks

Mass Assignment Vulnerability: A Deep Dive Into Automatic Data Binding and Its Security Risks

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Introduction In today’s fast-paced web development environment, frameworks and libraries have made developers’ lives significantly easier. Features like automatic data binding allow us to quickly capture and assign incoming HTTP request data to objects. However, this convenience can come at a steep price. One of the critical vulnerabilities that can arise from overly trusting automatic…

Understanding Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF): A Deep Dive

Understanding Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF): A Deep Dive

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Introduction Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) is a critical web security vulnerability that allows an attacker to induce the server-side application to make HTTP requests to an arbitrary domain of the attacker’s choosing. This vulnerability can be exploited to access internal systems, sensitive data, and services behind firewalls that would otherwise be inaccessible from the external…