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# [Broken Access Control Leading to Privilege Escalation](https://cybersekler.com/broken-access-control-leading-to-privilege-escalation?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Overview During a web application penetration test, I identified a broken access control issue that allowed a low-privileged user to escalate their privileges to administrator. The issue was easy to identify and had a high impact, as it allowed full ...

May 20, 2025 · 2 min read · cybersekler.com  
Updated Jan 16  
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