Once we have obtained a valid token value, we can use it to reset the password of the user “tom”. We can do this by sending the modified request with the valid token value.
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POST /WebGoat/PasswordReset6 HTTP/1.1 Host: localhost:8080 Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded username=tom&password=newpassword&token= manipulated_token_value By replacing the manipulated_token_value with a valid token value for the user “tom”, we can reset the password. Once we have obtained a valid token value,
The request should be in the following format: The request should be in the following format:
Upon closer inspection, it becomes apparent that the token parameter is not properly validated. An attacker can manipulate the token value to reset the password of any user. This vulnerability is known as an insecure direct object reference (IDOR).
To exploit the vulnerability, we need to craft a malicious request that includes the manipulated token value. We can use tools like Burp Suite or ZAP to intercept and modify the request.
