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API Abuse & Rate Limit Bypass Research

Research into API security vulnerabilities, rate limiting bypass techniques, and responsible disclosure practices.

October 5, 2024
API SecurityRate LimitingResponsible Disclosure

Overview


This research documents various API security vulnerabilities discovered during authorized security assessments.


Methodology


Reconnaissance


  • API endpoint enumeration
  • Authentication mechanism analysis
  • Rate limiting detection

  • Testing Techniques


  • Parameter tampering
  • Race condition testing
  • Authentication bypass attempts
  • IDOR vulnerability detection

  • Findings


    All findings were responsibly disclosed to the affected organizations.


    Detailed Results

    The specific implementation details and bypass techniques are redacted for responsible disclosure purposes:

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    Disclaimer

    This research was conducted for educational purposes and responsible disclosure. The techniques described should only be used for authorized security testing. Always obtain proper authorization before testing systems you do not own.