Open forward
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Description
An open forward is an application that takes a parameter and forwards a user to another part of the application without any validation or access control checks. This may allow an attacker to bypass access control checks, especially those enforced externally, such as by a web server.
Risk Factors
TBD
Examples
http://www.vulnerable.com?forward=/accounts?id=1010
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