authentication-failures

Test web application authentication for brute-force, session, and MFA flaws.

23|2|Updated Mar 13, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/zhanglimao/Abyss --skill authentication-failures
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Skill: authentication-failures
Source: https://github.com/zhanglimao/Abyss/tree/main/skills/authentication-failures
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zhanglimao/Abyss --skill authentication-failures

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, jwt, flask, hydra, hashcat, python-spark, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you identify and exploit weaknesses in authentication mechanisms, protecting systems from unauthorized access and credential compromise.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Comprehensive Testing: Covers a wide range of authentication flaws including brute-forcing, enumeration, session management issues, and MFA bypass.
  • Methodology Driven: Provides detailed guides and attack trees for systematic vulnerability discovery.
  • Use Case: Simulate an attacker trying to bypass a web application's login by exploiting weak password policies, predictable session tokens, or flawed multi-factor authentication implementations.

Quick Start

Use the authentication-failures skill to test for brute-force vulnerabilities on the login page.

Frequently Asked Questions about authentication-failures

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I test JWT vulnerabilities in web applications?

To test JWT vulnerabilities, you can use attack scripts targeting weak signing algorithms, token tampering, and expired token reuse. This skill provides methodologies and scripts to systematically identify and exploit JSON Web Token implementation flaws.

What are common MFA bypass techniques for authentication testing?

Common MFA bypass techniques include exploiting predictable multi-factor flows, session fixation, and brute-forcing OTPs. This skill provides detailed attack trees and scripts to simulate bypassing flawed multi-factor authentication implementations.

Can I use hashcat and hydra for brute force attacks on login pages?

Yes, you can use hydra and hashcat within the provided attack scripts to execute credential stuffing and brute force attacks. The skill integrates these dependencies to systematically test weak password policies on authentication endpoints.

How does session fixation testing work for APIs and web apps?

Session fixation testing works by simulating attacks where predictable session tokens are forced upon a user and maintained post-authentication. This skill provides reference materials and scripts to identify session management issues across web applications and APIs.

Do I need Python and Flask to simulate credential stuffing attacks?

You need Python to run the attack scripts, while Flask is included as a dependency for simulating vulnerable web environments. These tools provide the necessary framework to systematically test credential stuffing and authentication flaws.

What is the best way to enumerate authentication vulnerabilities systematically?

The best way to enumerate authentication vulnerabilities systematically is by following a methodology-driven attack tree. This skill provides detailed guides covering brute-forcing, enumeration, session management issues, and MFA bypass to identify authentication flaws.