OWASP API Top 10 Explained: Broken Object Property Level
Today, let's talk about a big problem called Broken Object Property Level Authorization (BOPLA). This ranks third in OWASP's Top 10 API Risks in 2023.
Now, imagine logging into your school account and suddenly being able to see everyone's grades or change them! That's what BOPLA can do. It's like sneaking into places you shouldn't be.
BOPLA happens when attackers trick the system into giving them access to stuff they shouldn't see or change. For another example, they might log into their work account and suddenly have access to everyone else's data. This isn't something they're supposed to have, but they exploit weaknesses in the system to get it. They could mess with the data, give themselves more access, or even shut down the whole system. This is called Mass Assignment, which is another problem.
To stop these attacks, programmers need to be careful about how they write their code. They should make sure only the right people can see and change things. Also, it's important to keep an eye on the system to detect any weird activity.
This is the 3rd blog post in a 10-part series on the OWASP API Security Top 10. '
Below are links to the prior posts:
API2: Broken Authentication