api-auth-and-jwt-abuse

Identify and exploit API authentication and JWT handling flaws.

5|1|Updated Apr 20, 2026
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Skill: api-auth-and-jwt-abuse
Source: https://github.com/Yliken/ai4/tree/main/skills/api-auth-and-jwt-abuse
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Yliken/ai4 --skill api-auth-and-jwt-abuse

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps security teams and developers identify and exploit weaknesses in API authentication and JWT handling to reveal token trust boundaries and misconfigurations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • JWT and API token assessment across services to detect algorithm misconfigurations, key trust failures, and claim abuse.
  • Rate-limit bypass and header spoofing scenarios to validate resilience and access control boundaries.
  • Guidance for safe, auditable testing with evidence collection and next routing to remediation playbooks.

Quick Start

Provide a step-by-step security test plan for JWT and API token weaknesses.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-auth-and-jwt-abuse

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I test JWT authentication and bearer tokens for security weaknesses?

To test JWT authentication and bearer tokens, you can identify and exploit flaws in API authentication handling to reveal token trust weaknesses. This covers checks for algorithm misconfigurations, key trust failures, and claim abuse across microservices and gateways.

What is the alg none vulnerability in JWT and how is it tested?

The alg none vulnerability in JWT is an algorithm misconfiguration that allows token forgery by removing the signature requirement. It is tested by identifying and exploiting flaws in JWT handling to reveal token trust boundaries safely with auditable output.

How do I bypass API rate limits using header spoofing and token abuse?

You can bypass API rate limits by applying header spoofing scenarios and token abuse techniques to validate access control boundaries. This process tests the resilience of API authentication and documents the results with auditable output.

Can I use this to test API keys and claims-based access control in microservices?

Yes, you can assess API keys and claims-based access control in microservices and client apps. The testing applies to services using bearer tokens across gateways to detect key trust failures and claim abuse.

What is the best way to perform a safe security test plan for API token weaknesses?

The best way to perform a safe API token security test is to follow a step-by-step security test plan for JWT and API token weaknesses. This ensures safe, auditable testing with evidence collection and next routing to remediation playbooks.

Why does the kid trust issue affect remote key fetch in JWT validation?

The kid trust issue affects remote key fetch by allowing attackers to manipulate the key identifier header to point to an attacker-controlled remote key. Testing this flaw reveals misconfigurations in JWT handling and token trust boundaries.