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Account Takeover (ATO) via Token Vulnerability
Identified a critical Account Takeover (ATO) vulnerability during web application and API penetration testing of a financial platform. By exploiting insecure token validation, I gained unauthorized access to user accounts without credentials.
Key Findings:
Weak token validation
Missing session/device binding
No token expiration or rotation
Impact: Unauthorized account access, financial data exposure, and fraud risk.
Outcome: Delivered a professional VAPT report with proof of concept (PoC), risk assessment, and remediation recommendations based on OWASP best practices.
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