Ethical Hacking·Ethical Hacking essentials

Reporting

A finding needs reproduction, impact and a fix.

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What you will be able to do
  • Include exact steps.
  • Show evidence safely.
  • Rank by real impact.

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A finding needs reproduction, impact and a fix.

  • Include exact steps.
  • Show evidence safely.
  • Rank by real impact.
finding.txtText
Title: IDOR on /api/lessons/:id
Steps: change id, observe other user data
Impact: data disclosure
Fix: enforce ownership checks
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