#pentesting

[orthogonal-slut]

is there a wider tumblr tag/blogs for ethical hacking and cybersecurity? i really got into this hobby and might work to get a job in it.

the codeblr/progblr tags seem to be mostly people learning coding

if you regularly post about it please let me know too

[tacitfrog]

Zoey. One cat three trials.

[pentesttestingcorp]

Prevent OAuth Misconfiguration in Symfony Apps Securely

Introduction

OAuth is the industry-standard protocol for authorization. While Symfony offers first-class OAuth bundles, a single misconfiguration can expose sensitive data or allow unauthorized access.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through:

What OAuth misconfiguration entails

Common pitfalls in Symfony setups

Hands-on coding examples

How to scan your app using our Website Vulnerability Scanner online

Best practices to lock down your OAuth flows

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What Is OAuth Misconfiguration?

OAuth misconfiguration occurs when the authorization server or client settings are improperly defined, leading to:

Open Redirects: Attackers abuse redirect URIs

Insecure Scopes: Granting excessive permissions

Weak Token Validation: Skipping signature or audience checks

In Symfony, these mistakes often stem from inaccurate security.yaml entries or incorrect client registration on your OAuth provider.

Example: Insecure OAuth Setup

Below is an insecure security.yaml that illustrates two pitfalls: missing state checks and overly permissive redirect URIs.

# config/packages/security.yaml security: firewalls: oauth_login: pattern: ^/connect/ oauth: resource_owners: google: "/login/check-google" login_path: /connect/google check_path: /login/check-google default_target_path: / use_referer: true # insecure: trusts HTTP Referer header oauth_user_provider: service: app.user_provider

Issues:

use_referer: true trusts the HTTP Referer header—easy to spoof.

Redirect URIs not strictly defined on the OAuth provider side.

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Best Practices to Secure OAuth in Symfony

Strict Redirect URIs Register only exact URIs on your OAuth provider.

# security.yaml oauth: resource_owners: google: redirect_uri: 'https://your-app.com/connect/google/check'

2. Enforce State Parameter Prevent CSRF in the authorization flow.

oauth: resource_owners: google: options: use_state: true

3. Validate Tokens Always verify issuer (iss), audience (aud), and signature.

// src/Security/GoogleTokenValidator.php use Firebase\JWT\JWT; public function validate(string $jwt): array { $publicKey = file_get_contents($this- >projectDir.'/config/jwt/public.pem'); $payload = JWT::decode($jwt, $publicKey, ['RS256']); if ($payload->aud !== 'your-client-id') { throw new \Exception('Invalid audience'); } return (array)$payload; }

4. Limit Scopes Only request the scopes your app truly needs.

oauth: resource_owners: google: options: scope: ['email', 'profile']

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[cypheroxide]

Building Your Own Cyberdeck:

What do you do when you have extra time between a job and your next? How about building your own Cyberdeck? Check this article out for tips on building your own!

The Ultimate Hacker Project For aspiring cybersecurity professionals, cyberpunk enthusiasts, hardware hackers, and circuit benders, one of the best hands-on projects you can take on is building your own cyberdeck. Despite overwhelming schedules full of training programs, full time work weeks, sometimes limited funds, and the endless possibilities of hardware combinations, many fans of the…

[haruthewolfdog]

Greetings fellow freaks and geeks!

Allow me to introduce myself:

My name is Haru

Im (at the time of posting this) 18!

Im a Therian and a furry :3

Im pansexual and genderfluid (so if possible please ask for my pronouns)

I enjoy Cybersecurity, general technological devices, music (punk, rock, indie and a whole lot more)

Im diagnosed autistic, ADHD, dislexic, disbraxic, disgraphic and more ^^;

Im currently self teaching for red team cybersecurity, art and guitar as well as fursuit making and other crafty things

Currently this is my main blog where ill post just whatever and i plan on making 2 other blogs but ill announce when that is ;3

For now enjoy the insane ramblings about anything and everything all of the time.

[parrotos-official]

Dear My Arch Debian Nemesis @kali-official,

Naturally, and this USB stick's not big enough for the both of us (it's a 4gb usb2.0 😬). But just because we are rivals, that's no excuse to misgender you.

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Red Teaming in the Digital Age: Adapting Traditional Tactics to Modern Threats

Introduction:

In an era dominated by digital advancements, the landscape of cyber threats is continually evolving. Organizations face unprecedented challenges in safeguarding their digital assets from an array of sophisticated adversaries. Red teaming has emerged as a crucial strategy to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities proactively. This article explores the evolution of red teaming in the digital age and the adaptation of traditional tactics to counter modern threats.

Understanding Red Teaming:

Red teaming is a systematic and comprehensive approach to testing the effectiveness of an organization's security measures. Unlike routine security assessments, red teaming simulates realistic attack scenarios to evaluate an organization's defensive capabilities. Traditionally, this practice was heavily focused on physical security, but in the digital age, the emphasis has shifted to cybersecurity.

Adapting Traditional Tactics:

Social Engineering in the Digital Sphere:

Traditional red teaming often involved physical interactions, such as tailgating or impersonating employees. In the digital age, these tactics have evolved into sophisticated social engineering techniques, such as phishing emails, pretexting, and baiting. Red teams must now simulate these online threats to assess an organization's susceptibility to manipulation.

Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs):

APTs are persistent and targeted cyber-attacks that aim to breach a network over an extended period. In the digital age, red teams need to replicate the tactics of APTs, utilizing advanced malware, zero-day exploits, and covert communication channels. This adaptation helps organizations fortify their defenses against prolonged and stealthy attacks.

Cloud Security Assessments:

With the widespread adoption of cloud computing, red teams must adapt their strategies to assess the security of cloud-based infrastructures. This involves evaluating configurations, access controls, and data encryption within cloud environments. Ensuring the resilience of digital assets in the cloud is paramount in the current threat landscape.

IoT Exploitation:

The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has introduced new challenges in terms of security. Red teaming in the digital age involves simulating attacks on IoT devices to identify vulnerabilities and assess the potential impact on an organization's network. This adaptation is crucial as IoT devices become integral components of modern business operations.

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Threats:

As organizations increasingly incorporate machine learning and artificial intelligence into their security protocols, red teams must adapt by exploring potential vulnerabilities in these technologies. Simulating attacks that exploit weaknesses in AI algorithms or manipulate machine learning models helps organizations stay ahead of adversaries leveraging similar tactics.

Conclusion:

Red teaming remains a vital component of cybersecurity strategies in the digital age, requiring constant adaptation to address emerging threats. By incorporating traditional tactics into modern contexts, red teams can effectively evaluate an organization's resilience against a wide range of cyber threats. As technology continues to evolve, the role of red teaming will be pivotal in enhancing cybersecurity postures and ensuring the ongoing protection of valuable digital assets.

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[pentesttestingcorp]

Prevent Command Injection in Symfony: Secure Your Code

Symfony is a powerful PHP framework trusted by thousands of developers, but like any framework, it's not immune to security threats. One of the most dangerous—and often overlooked—threats is a Command Injection Attack.

In this blog post, we’ll break down what a command injection attack is, how it can be exploited in a Symfony application, and—most importantly—how to prevent it. We’ll also include code examples and offer you a Website Vulnerability Scanner online free to scan your website for vulnerabilities like this one.

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🧨 What is Command Injection?

Command Injection is a type of security vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary system commands on your server. If user input is improperly sanitized, attackers can exploit functions like exec(), system(), or shell_exec() in PHP.

This can lead to:

Data breaches

Server hijacking

Total application compromise

🐘 Symfony Command Injection Example

Let’s start with a naive Symfony controller that might fall victim to command injection.

❌ Vulnerable Symfony Code

// src/Controller/BackupController.php namespace App\Controller; use Symfony\Component\HttpFoundation\Request; use Symfony\Component\HttpFoundation\Response; use Symfony\Bundle\FrameworkBundle\Controller\AbstractController; class BackupController extends AbstractController { public function backupDatabase(Request $request): Response { $filename = $request->query->get('filename'); // ⚠️ Dangerous input $output = shell_exec("mysqldump -u root -psecret mydb > /backups/{$filename}"); return new Response("Backup created: $filename"); } }

If an attacker sets filename=backup.sql;rm -rf /, this code could delete your entire server. Yikes!

🔐 Secure It With Escaping & Whitelisting

Let’s see how we can secure this.

✅ Safe Symfony Version

public function backupDatabase(Request $request): Response { $filename = $request->query->get('filename'); // Sanitize the filename using a whitelist or regex if (!preg_match('/^[\w\-\.]+$/', $filename)) { return new Response("Invalid filename", 400); } $safePath = escapeshellarg("/backups/" . $filename); $output = shell_exec("mysqldump -u root - psecret mydb > $safePath"); return new Response("Backup created: $filename"); }

By using escapeshellarg() and validating the input, we reduce the risk significantly.

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🔁 Final Thoughts

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[cypheroxide]

Coding and Scripting for Beginner Hackers

Learning to code and write scripts is a crucial skill for getting into ethical hacking and cybersecurity. Scripting allows you to automate repetitive tasks, develop your own custom tools, analyze data, and program everything from small hacking tools to machine learning models. Understanding and knowing how to code in different languages can be extremely useful when doing deep dives into malware…

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Why CTEM Solutions Are the Future of Proactive Cybersecurity

Let’s face it, traditional security assessments just don’t cut it anymore. With constantly evolving threats, expanding digital footprints, and limited internal resources, security teams need more than just periodic scans and outdated reports.

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[keelissoftware]

Are You Prepared for 2025's Top Cyber Threats?

Cybercriminals are getting smarter—and no business is too small to be targeted. From phishing emails and ransomware attacks to insider threats and credential stuffing, understanding today’s most dangerous cyber risks is the first step to securing your systems and data.

[professionalhackersindia]

Linux-Smart-Enumeration - Linux Enumeration Tool For Pentesting And CTFs With Verbosity Levels

First, a couple of useful oneliners 😉 wget "https://github.com/diego-treitos/linux-smart-enumeration/releases/latest/download/lse.sh" -O lse.sh;chmod 700 lse.sh curl "https://github.com/diego-treitos/linux-smart-enumeration/releases/latest/download/lse.sh" -Lo lse.sh;chmod 700 lse.sh Note that since version 2.10 you can serve the script to other hosts with the -S flag! Linux enumeration tools…