#OAuthVulnerability

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https://bit.ly/434ASfI - 🔒 A security vulnerability was recently discovered in the Open Authorization (OAuth) implementation of Expo, an open source platform for developing mobile apps. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-28131, could potentially expose user accounts, personal data, and even facilitate financial fraud. This is due to OAuth's function as a facilitator of social media login across multiple platforms, like Facebook or Google. The discovery was made by Salt Security's Salt Labs, and this finding poses risks to hundreds of websites and apps that use Expo's framework for user authentication. #CyberSecurity #OAuth #ExpoPlatform 📱OAuth's widespread use in modern service-based architectures and AI-based platforms highlights the severity of such vulnerabilities. In separate research, DoControl, a SaaS security firm, revealed that 24% of third-party AI apps require risky OAuth permissions. This reinforces the need for secure implementations of OAuth across all applications and websites. The flaw within Expo was promptly addressed, with a patch being released hours after Salt researchers brought the issue to light. Despite this quick resolution, the inherent complexity of OAuth configurations suggests there might be undiscovered flaws within other apps and websites. #OAuthVulnerability #AI #CyberRisk 🔍The vulnerability was initially discovered in https://bit.ly/3ODash1, a platform offering free coding classes. The platform boasts around 100 million users, with companies like Google, LinkedIn, Amazon, and Spotify using the site for employee training. The flaw, if exploited, could have led to personal data leaks, financial fraud, or actions performed on behalf of users on their social media accounts. It essentially exposed the possibility for credentials to be sent to a malicious domain instead of the intended website. #Codeacademy #DataLeak #AccountSecurity 🔧OAuth's popularity comes from its ability to provide a seamless user experience. However, its complex, technical back-end can lead to implementation mistakes, which can create security gaps. To secure an OAuth implementation, organizations must have a deep understanding of OAuth's functioning and the potential endpoints that may receive user inputs. Validating these inputs and implementing strict validation methods is a must. Salt Security intends to release a best-practice guide in the future to assist enterprises in effectively securing their OAuth implementations.

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Security Vulnerabilities in OAuth | OAuth Intro and Risks

In this video, They'll delve into the world of OAuth, exploring its fundamentals and the associated security risks. Learn about how OAuth works, its key components, and the potential vulnerabilities that can pose threats to your applications and user data. Stay informed and protect your systems from potential OAuth pitfalls.