Are Your APIs SAFE from These 2025 Threats?

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🔔 Stay ahead of cybersecurity insights – Subscribe & turn on notifications! In this conversation, we discuss various Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges from the APISEC|CON 2025 CTF, focusing on cybersecurity topics such as shadow APIs, SQL injection, directory traversal, bug bounty hunting, privilege escalation, API security, and rate limiting. We dive into insights into methodologies for solving these challenges, emphasizing the importance of understanding vulnerabilities and security measures in web applications. Takeaways: CTF challenges often reveal unintended pathways in applications. Shadow APIs can expose hidden functionalities that need to be explored. SQL injection remains a critical vulnerability that can lead to data breaches. Directory traversal attacks can be used to access sensitive files. Bug bounty programs are essential for identifying and reporting vulnerabilities. Privilege escalation can occur if user roles are not properly validated. API security is crucial, especially regarding authentication and authorization. Rate limiting is a necessary defense against brute force attacks. Understanding the underlying technology stack is vital for effective exploitation. Continuous learning and practice in cybersecurity are essential for skill development. Chapters: 00:00 Hidden API Endpoints in JavaScript 08:30 Manual SQL Injection 21:35 Bypassing Directory Traversal Filters 30:10 Server-Side Template Injection Through Jinja2 Templates 37:19 API Privilege Escalation 44:14 Automated API Security Testing (APISEC Scanner) 50:43 Bypass Rate-Limiting Mechanisms 🎥 What Makes You Different Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdTw7mr-fqcjRlfC5u87y2kGI5PA-fhrC Follow us everywhere: 🌐 Website: https://mresecurity.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mresecurity 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/mresecure 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/mresecurity Republic of Hackers Discord: https://discord.gg/tyft6vM8bt Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. It demonstrates ethical hacking techniques to improve cybersecurity, and MRE Security is not responsible for how viewers choose to use this information. #cybersecurity #penetrationtesters #networksecurity #vulnerabilities #certifications #infosec #pentesting #certifications #cyber #security