Prototype Pollution Attack — TryHackMe Walkthrough

Prototype Pollution Attack — TryHackMe Walkthrough: https://tryhackme.com/room/prototypepollution 🚨 In this episode of inphuseclab, we dive deep into one of the critical web app vulnerabilities: Prototype Pollution. Prototype Pollution lets attackers manipulate JavaScript objects, creating significant security risks. Join us as we break down this vulnerability, showing you how it works, the associated risks, and how to exploit and mitigate it effectively. In this comprehensive guide, you'll learn: What prototype pollution is and how it functions Risks and impacts of prototype pollution in web applications Exploitation techniques used by attackers Mitigation measures to secure your applications Real-world examples and code snippets for hands-on learning By the end of the video, you'll have a solid understanding of prototype pollution and be equipped with skills to detect and defend against this vulnerability in your JavaScript applications. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:32 ‌Essential recap 01:39 Objects 04:05 Classes 04:52 Prototype 06:51 Difference between class and prototype 07:45 Inheritance 13:14 How it works 18:29 Exploitation - XSS 30:02 Exploitation - Property Injection 42:02 Denial of Service 47:09 Automating the process 53:03 Mitigation Measures 🔗 Resources & Further Reading TryHackMe: https://tryhackme.com/room/prototypepollutionvulnerabilities Full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL95I4DMQ0v1Ac2URMNp7fPJL-WlN23Y9_ 👍 If you found this video helpful, hit Like, Subscribe, and comment below to let us know what vulnerability you want us to cover next! 📌 Hashtags #PrototypePollution #WebSecurity #JavaScript #InfoSec #BugBounty #Hacking