A Detailed Guide to the OWASP Top 10 - API5:2023 Broken Function Level Authorization

A Detailed Guide to the OWASP Top 10 - API5:2023 Broken Function Level Authorization

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Information Technology (IT), Architecture

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The video discusses the importance of authorization in APIs, focusing on a specific vulnerability that arises when group-based permissions are not enforced correctly. It provides a scenario where an attacker can exploit this vulnerability by changing API requests, leading to unauthorized access. The video then outlines preventive measures, such as denying all access by default and reviewing API endpoints for authorization flaws, to protect systems from such vulnerabilities.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Explain the importance of function level authorization checks in the context of the discussed vulnerability.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the recommended mechanisms to prevent systems from falling victim to this vulnerability?

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