SecAppDev 2022 Lecture Details
Fantastic API Vulnerabilities and where to find them
Abhay Bhargav
Wednesday June 15, 14:00 - 15:30
Short description
Learn about the unique nature of API compromises, nuanced SSRF attack patterns, webhook boomerang attacks, JWT implementation vulnerabilities, and authorization flaws
Abstract
APIs are web applications. However, the way attackers compromise APIs are remarkably different from browser-accessed web applications. API compromises tend to be focused on nuanced business logic flaws, protocol abuses and serialization issues.
In this demo-filled session, we explore some unique API security flaws. The showcases include original security research that was used to compromise massive API implementations like Docker and major cloud-based services.
Key takeaway
Web application security and API security are fundamentally different, as illustrated by attacks against webhooks, different types of SSRF attacks, and various access control flaws.
Content level
Advanced
Target audience
AppSec professionals, pentesters/offensive security professionals, product security professionals
Prerequisites
Working knowledge of APIs and basic knowledge of AppSec issues
Abhay Bhargav
CEO, AppSecEngineer
Abhay Bhargav is the Founder of we45 and AppSecEngineer. He has created some pioneering works in the area of DevSecOps and AppSec Automation, including the world’s first hands-on training program on DevSecOps. In addition to this, Abhay is active in his research of new technologies and their impact on Application Security. Abhay is a speaker and trainer at major industry events including DEF CON, BlackHat, OWASP AppSecUSA, EU and AppSecCali. His trainings have been sold-out events at conferences like AppSecUSA, AppSecDay Melbourne, CodeBlue, BlackHat and so on.
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