Authentication Bypass


Authentication Bypass

By Rohit Gautam
Authentication Bypass 

Summary :Authentication Bypass is a dangerous vulnerability which is found in Web-Applications. Attackers can bypass the control mechanisms which are used by the underlying web application like OTP, Captcha, 2FA, Email verification etc. 
An Attacker can perform a  complete Account takeover of Victim.


Severity :   High  

Complexity : Easy 

From : Remote / External

Steps to Reproduce:

 Proof of Concept : Attached in the Video


Impact : An Adversary can carry out Auth Bypass attack and perform an Account Take Over

Affected IP's : IP Address	 Port
https://www.example.com/      443

Recommendations : 
The application should protect the sensitive actions and validate the verification process of the web application. Restrict the user for any malicious behaviour.
 
References : 
https://hackerone.com/reports/770504
https://hackerone.com/reports/257305
https://hackerone.com/reports/219205

Proof of Concept :