The cyberspace landscape changes frequently, sometimes the change is good, while sometimes we stumble across challenges.
One such problem surfaced recently when Salt Labs experts found OAuth (Open Authorization) implementation flaws and cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Hotjar service, a tool used by websites for tracking user behavior, and in the code of famous global news website Business Insider.
These loopholes highlight the urgent need for strong security measures and constant lookout for protecting important user data.
About OAuth and XSS
OAuth (Open Authorization) is a commercial protocol allowing third-party applications to access user info without showing passwords. It offers a safe and systematic way for users to access their data on different platforms. But, in case of incorrect use, malicious actors can exploit OAuth vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access to user profiles.
XSS vulnerability allows threat actors to deploy malicious scripts into web pages that other users access. These scripts can steal important information such as cookies, session tokens, and other details, allowing the takeover of accounts and data breaches.
The Attack Vector
In these attacks combining OAuth bugs and XSS vulnerabilities, threat actors can create a specially d
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