Travel Turbulence: Airline Users’ Loyalty Points Hijacked in Massive Security Breach!
A glaring account takeover vulnerability in “Acme Travel” left millions at risk, allowing attackers to hijack accounts with a single malicious link. Exploiting the tr_returnUrl parameter, hackers accessed user credentials, potentially booking hotels with stolen loyalty points. Despite being patched, it highlights the critical need for improved security measures against API supply chain attacks.
Hot Take:
Just when you thought your travel points were as safe as the crown jewels, it turns out they were as secure as a wet paper bag! Who knew booking a hotel could lead to an identity crisis?
Key Points:
- A vulnerability in a popular travel service exposed millions of users worldwide to account takeovers.
- The service is integrated with many commercial airlines, affecting loyalty points and bookings.
- Attackers used a malicious link to bypass security, exploiting a parameter to capture user credentials.
- Salt Labs highlights the need for improved security measures in API integrations.
- Experts stress the importance of securing API supply chains to prevent similar future attacks.
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