A Detailed Guide to the OWASP Top 10 - #1 Broken Access Control

The video tutorial discusses broken access control, a major security risk for applications. It explains access control as a process ensuring only authorized users access specific data. The tutorial covers elevation of privilege, distinguishing between vertical and horizontal privilege escalation. It also highlights the dangers of security through obscurity, where unpublished content can still be accessed if not properly secured. The video concludes with a brief mention of prevention methods for broken access control.

Describe a scenario where a guest user might gain admin privileges due to broken access control.

How can unauthorized access to sensitive links and web pages occur?

What measures can be taken to prevent broken access control?