pentest-access-control

Outline attack surfaces and exploitation techniques for access control vulnerabilities.

74|10|Updated Mar 5, 2026

Search Tags:#access control #RBAC #penetration testing #SSO #privilege escalation #authorization bypass

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Skill: pentest-access-control
Source: https://github.com/yhy0/ghsa-skill-builder/tree/main/vuln-skills/skills/pentest-access-control
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yhy0/ghsa-skill-builder --skill pentest-access-control

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps penetration testers identify and exploit vulnerabilities related to access control, enabling them to bypass authorization mechanisms and escalate their privileges within a target system.

Core Features & Use Cases

Attack Surface Discovery: Identifies high-risk areas like admin panels, user role management, and SSO integrations.
Exploitation Techniques: Provides methods for vertical and horizontal privilege escalation, API gateway bypass, and multi-tenant isolation flaws.
Use Case: When testing a web application, use this Skill to systematically check if a regular user can access administrative endpoints or modify other users' data by manipulating request parameters or HTTP headers.

Quick Start

Use the pentest-access-control skill to test for vertical privilege escalation by attempting to access admin endpoints with a standard user's credentials.

Frequently Asked Questions about pentest-access-control

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

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How do I test for RBAC bypass and privilege escalation vulnerabilities in web applications?▼

To test for RBAC bypass and privilege escalation, you systematically attempt to access administrative endpoints with standard user credentials and manipulate request parameters to bypass authorization mechanisms. This identifies vertical and horizontal privilege escalation flaws.

What are common attack surfaces for SSO and access control exploitation?▼

Common access control attack surfaces include admin panels, user role management interfaces, and SSO integrations. Exploiting these areas involves targeting SAML attacks and authentication flows to achieve authorization bypass and escalate privileges within the target system.

How do I exploit multi-tenant isolation flaws and API gateway bypasses?▼

Exploiting multi-tenant isolation flaws and API gateway bypasses requires manipulating HTTP headers and API interactions to access other tenants' data. This Skill facilitates these penetration testing techniques by outlining specific exploitation methods for access control vulnerabilities.

Do I need prior knowledge of HTTP requests and API interactions to test authorization bypass?▼

Yes, testing authorization bypass requires a solid understanding of HTTP requests, API interactions, and common web vulnerabilities. This prerequisite knowledge is necessary for identifying exploitation techniques and effectively using the provided detection checklists.

What is the best way to systematically check for vertical privilege escalation during penetration testing?▼

The best way to check for vertical privilege escalation is to use a systematic detection checklist while attempting to access admin endpoints with a standard user's credentials. This approach verifies if regular users can improperly access restricted administrative functions.

Why does manipulating request parameters lead to authentication flow exploitation?▼

Manipulating request parameters leads to authentication flow exploitation because web applications often fail to properly validate user roles and permissions. This failure allows penetration testers to bypass access controls and modify other users' data through unauthorized API requests.