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bola-idor

Fuzz object identifiers in URLs, bodies, and headers to detect BOLA and IDOR vulnerabilities.

6|1|Updated Mar 9, 2026
Search Tags:#authorization#penetration testing#web security#api security#idor#bola
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/securityfortech/hacking-skills --skill bola-idor
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bola-idor
Source: https://github.com/securityfortech/hacking-skills/tree/main/skills/web/authz/bola-idor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/securityfortech/hacking-skills --skill bola-idor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps identify vulnerabilities where an application fails to properly check if a user is authorized to access or modify specific data objects, often leading to unauthorized data access or manipulation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • BOLA/IDOR Detection: Specifically targets Broken Object Level Authorization and Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerabilities.
  • API & Web App Focus: Designed for testing APIs and web applications, especially those handling user-specific resources.
  • Use Case: An attacker uses this skill to change an object ID in a URL or API request to access another user's private data, such as viewing or modifying another customer's order.

Quick Start

Use the bola-idor skill to test for authorization bypasses by changing object IDs in API requests.

Frequently Asked Questions about bola-idor

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I test for BOLA and IDOR vulnerabilities in APIs?▼

To detect BOLA and IDOR vulnerabilities in APIs, you fuzz object identifiers in URLs, request bodies, and headers to test for authorization bypasses against user-scoped resources without proper permission checks.

What is Broken Object Level Authorization and how does it expose user data?▼

Broken Object Level Authorization occurs when applications fail to verify user permissions for specific data objects. Attackers exploit this by changing object IDs in API requests to view or modify another user's private data.

Can I use this approach to test web applications handling user-specific resources?▼

Yes, this technique is designed for testing both APIs and web applications handling user-specific resources. It applies various identifier bypass techniques against targeted endpoints to detect authorization flaws.

Do I need manual session management to perform IDOR penetration testing?▼

Yes, effective IDOR penetration testing requires manual session management and target URL specification. You must supply valid sessions to properly test authorization bypasses against authenticated user-scoped resources.

What bypass techniques are used to detect insecure direct object reference flaws?▼

Insecure direct object reference detection uses identifier fuzzing across request parameters and headers. It applies various bypass techniques against user-scoped resources to identify endpoints lacking proper authorization checks.

What are the limitations of automated BOLA detection?▼

Automated BOLA detection requires manual session management and explicit target URL specification. It cannot autonomously authenticate or maintain complex session states, necessitating manual setup for effective authorization testing.

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