WebSocket Penetration Testing: How to Test for WebSocket Hijacking, IDOR, Injection & More
This article discusses using the WSStrike extension in Burp Suite for comprehensive WebSocket penetration testing. The vulnerability class includes WebSocket hijacking, IDOR (Insecure Direct Object References), and injection attacks. The root cause lies in weak implementation of WebSocket security measures, such as lacking proper authentication or validation checks. Researchers exploited this by intercepting WebSocket traffic using WSStrike, injecting malicious payloads to manipulate application behavior. For instance, an IDOR issue was exposed when the researcher manipulated a user's session token to access another user's data. The technical details revolve around analyzing and interacting with WebSocket communication protocols and their security flaws. The impact of these vulnerabilities can range from unauthorized access to sensitive data, account takeover, or even complete system compromise. WSStrike helped reveal a bounty of $10,000 for finding multiple critical issues in a platform. To prevent such attacks, enforce strong authentication and authorization mechanisms, validate input data, and regularly audit WebSocket implementation. Key lesson: Always prioritize security when implementing WebSocket communication. #BugBounty #WebSecurity #WebSocket #IDOR #Injection
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