Understanding Broken Function Level Authorization and How to Prevent It in Your APIs | 2023

A Comprehensive Guide to OWASP API5 and Function Level Authorization Vulnerabilities | Karthikeyan Nagaraj

Introduction:

• APIs have become an essential part of modern web applications, enabling them to interact with each other and share data seamlessly.
• However, with the increasing use of APIs, the risks associated with them have also increased, and one of the most common vulnerabilities is Broken Function Level Authorization.
• This vulnerability occurs when an API lacks proper access control measures, allowing an attacker to gain access …

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