Learn how insecure Referer-based access control can be exploited for privilege escalation.
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Disclaimer:
The techniques described in this document are intended solely for ethical use and educational purposes. Unauthorized use of these methods outside approved environments is strictly prohibited, as it is illegal, unethical, and may lead to severe consequences.It is crucial to act responsibly, comply with all applicable laws, and adhere to established ethical guidelines. Any activity that exploits security vulnerabilities or compromises the safety, privacy, or integrity of others is strictly forbidden.
This lab, hosted on PortSwigger’s Web Security Academy, demonstrates a flawed access control mechanism where access to admin functionality is protected solely by the Referer HTTP header.
You are given two sets of credentials:
administrator:admin— this account can access and interact with the…