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exploiting-idor-vulnerabilities

Identify Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerabilities in APIs by manipulating object identifiers.

2|Updated Jun 5, 2026
Search Tags:#penetration testing#IDOR#web application security#vulnerability scanning#Burp Suite
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/balsm-health/Balsm-AI --skill exploiting-idor-vulnerabilities-balsm-health
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Skill: exploiting-idor-vulnerabilities
Source: https://github.com/balsm-health/Balsm-AI/tree/main/plugin/skills/exploiting-idor-vulnerabilities
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/balsm-health/Balsm-AI --skill exploiting-idor-vulnerabilities-balsm-health

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps identify and exploit Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerabilities in APIs and web applications, which allows unauthorized access to resources.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • IDOR Identification: Identifies and verifies IDOR vulnerabilities in APIs.
  • Testing Workflows: Provides a step-by-step guide for testing IDOR vulnerabilities using Burp Suite.
  • Automation: Automates IDOR testing across different endpoints and sessions.
  • Reporting: Generates reports on detected vulnerabilities.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill to test the security of a web application and uncover potential IDOR vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

Quick Start

Run the provided scripts to perform an IDOR scan on your target API using the 'agent.py' script.

Frequently Asked Questions about exploiting-idor-vulnerabilities

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I test for IDOR vulnerabilities in a web application API?▼

To test for IDOR vulnerabilities in a web application API, this Skill identifies insecure direct object references by manipulating object identifiers across endpoints and sessions. It provides an agent.py script to automate scanning and requires manual setup of your testing environment.

Can I use this Skill with Burp Suite for penetration testing?▼

Yes, you can use this Skill with Burp Suite for penetration testing. It provides testing workflows with a step-by-step guide for identifying and verifying IDOR vulnerabilities using Burp Suite alongside its automated API scanning scripts.

What is an IDOR vulnerability and how does this automation detect it?▼

An IDOR vulnerability is an Insecure Direct Object Reference that allows unauthorized access to resources. This automation detects it by manipulating object identifiers in API requests and analyzing the responses to verify unauthorized data exposure.

Do I need to install dependencies to run the IDOR vulnerability scanning scripts?▼

Yes, you need to install the Python requests dependency to run the IDOR vulnerability scanning scripts. Manual configuration of your analysis tools and testing environment is also required before executing the agent.py script.

Does this tool generate reports for detected API IDOR vulnerabilities?▼

Yes, this tool generates reports for detected API IDOR vulnerabilities. After automating tests across different endpoints and sessions, it outputs reports detailing the insecure direct object reference vulnerabilities found during the security audit.

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