JWT XII

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This exercise covers how to use the x5u header to bypass an authentication based on JWT.

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This exercise delves into the <code>x5u</code> header in JWT tokens, guiding you to forge a token to become an admin. It highlights the security risks when an application trusts user-provided URLs for certificate verification.

Skills covered
Injection Authentication Cryptography Operating System Network
Topics
JWT
cwe-310
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