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authorization-flaws

Identify authorization flaws like IDOR and privilege escalation in applications.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#authorization#RBAC#IDOR#access-control#privilege-escalation#security-testing
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npx skills add https://github.com/varunisrani/Hare-erp --skill authorization-flaws
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: authorization-flaws
Source: https://github.com/varunisrani/Hare-erp/tree/main/indusagi-strix/indusagi-strix-core/skills/vulnerabilities/authorization-flaws
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/varunisrani/Hare-erp --skill authorization-flaws

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Authorization and permission bypass vulnerabilities arise when an application fails to enforce proper access controls, enabling actions or data access that should be restricted. This skill covers IDOR, horizontal and vertical privilege escalation, and general access-control misconfigurations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Detection of IDOR and access-control flaws: Identify insecure direct object references and improper ownership checks.
  • Privilege escalation testing: Uncover horizontal and vertical privilege escalation paths and misconfigured RBAC.
  • Remediation guidance: Provide practical steps to fix access control flaws and implement robust authorization checks.

Quick Start

Use this skill to assess a target application for authorization flaws by enumerating IDs, testing privilege levels, and validating access controls, then generate a remediation report.

Frequently Asked Questions about authorization-flaws

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I test for IDOR and access-control flaws in REST APIs?▼

To test for IDOR and access-control flaws in REST APIs, enumerate object IDs across authenticated sessions to identify insecure direct object references and validate proper ownership checks.

What is the best way to detect horizontal and vertical privilege escalation in web apps?▼

Detecting horizontal and vertical privilege escalation in web apps requires testing user privilege levels against RBAC policies to uncover unauthorized access paths and misconfigured permissions.

Can I use this approach to test authorization in multi-tenant microservices?▼

Yes, you can test authorization in multi-tenant microservices by validating access controls across authenticated sessions to ensure robust ownership checks and RBAC policies prevent cross-tenant data access.

How do I fix missing access checks and authorization bypass vulnerabilities?▼

Fix missing access checks and authorization bypass vulnerabilities by implementing robust ownership validation and RBAC policies, following specific remediation guidance to enforce proper access controls.

What steps are needed to validate access controls after applying remediation?▼

To validate access controls after remediation, retest the target application by enumerating IDs and confirming privilege levels to ensure the authorization fixes effectively block privilege escalation and IDOR.

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