Critical Account Takeover via Open Redirect on Major Platform
A recent bug bounty submission revealed a critical open redirect vulnerability that could be chained to compromise user accounts. This issue was found on a high-profile web platform used by millions of users worldwide.
The vulnerability allowed attackers to redirect users to malicious phishing pages by manipulating URL parameters. If combined with token leakage or social engineering, it could lead to a full account takeover.
The researcher responsibly disclosed the bug to the vendor, which promptly patched the issue. A bounty reward of $7,500 was issued.
Bug bounty programs continue to serve as a crucial line of defense in modern cybersecurity, enabling platforms to leverage the community for early vulnerability discovery.
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