SVG Clickjacking Chaos: Unmasking the Web’s Latest Security Flaw!
Lyra Rebane’s SVG clickjacking attack is like a mischievous magician, using SVG and CSS to pull data tricks from hidden hats. Her method exploits SVG filters to breach the same-origin policy, turning web security into a comedy of errors. Google Docs wasn’t laughing, but Rebane earned $3133.70 for her efforts.
Hot Take:
SVGs: The Next Frontier for Clickjacking Shenanigans! Who knew that a seemingly innocent attempt to recreate a fancy visual effect could lead to a cybersecurity conundrum? Lyra Rebane’s discovery is like finding out your cat has been secretly plotting world domination with the neighbor’s dog. Keep your eyes peeled, web developers; those SVGs might just be plotting behind your back!
Key Points:
- Lyra Rebane discovered a new clickjacking technique using SVG and CSS.
- This method bypasses traditional security measures by exploiting SVG filters.
- The technique was revealed at BSides Tallinn and remains unmitigated.
- Google awarded Rebane a bug bounty for her findings.
- Developers can defend against this attack using the Intersection Observer v2 API.
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