
Episode 76: Match & Replace - HTTP Proxies' Most Underrated Feature
Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast
Exploring Niche Functionalities and Exploitation Techniques in Applications
The ability to identify niche functionalities within an application and exploit them is a crucial skill in hacking. It involves searching for specific vulnerabilities by exploring various functionalities like login and account linking. Advanced hackers combine different functionalities to create complex vulnerabilities, piecing together multiple elements in the application to achieve their goal. This requires a force of will to bend the application to their advantage. Additionally, utilizing techniques like cookie tossing and switching response types in OAuth flows, such as using code comma ID underscore token, can be invaluable for successful exploitation. These techniques allow hackers to prioritize cookies and smuggle necessary information in different mediums, enhancing their ability to exploit vulnerabilities effectively.