You found a password reset that leaks the magic token in the API response. Or worse — the devs left an endpoint that just gives you anyone’s reset code. Grab your popcorn, we’re about to take over accounts without even brute-forcing.
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Welcome back, you magnificent bug-hunting gremlin. You’ve already learned to brute-force OTPs and find hidden registration pages. But sometimes, the universe (and lazy developers) just gives you the keys. No guessing. No wordlists. Just a juicy API response that whispers "resetToken": "secret123" in your ear.
Today, we’re hunting leaked reset tokens, misconfigured API endpoints, and forged password reset requests that let you slip into any account like a digital ninja.
1. The “Oops, I Leaked the Reset Token” Vulnerability
Imagine this: You click “Forgot Password” for the user admin. The app says "Reset link sent." But you, being a suspicious little hacker, check the API response in Burp.