10 Techniques for Bypassing Authentication in Web Applications

Authentication is one of the most important security mechanisms used by web applications. It’s designed to protect sensitive information and ensure that only authorized users can access it. However, as a bug bounty hunter, you need to be aware of the various methods that can be used to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to a web application. Here are 10 common methods of authentication bypass that every bug bounty hunter should know.

1. Direct Page Request
   This method involves directly accessing a page or resource without going through the login process. This can be done by simply typing in the URL of the page or resource in the browser.
2. Forced browsing
   This method involves manipulating the URL of a page or resource to access it without going through the login process. This can be done by changing the parameters in the URL or by manipulating the session ID.
3. Predictable Resource Location
   This method involves guessing the location of a resource or file on the server and accessing it without going through the login process. This can be done by using common directory structures or filenames.
4. Accessing Common Files and Directories
   This method involves accessing commonly used files and directories on the server without going through the login process…