Insecure Direct Object Reference Prevention Cheat Sheet — Identifier complexity
In some cases, using more complex identifiers like GUIDs can make it practically impossible for attackers to guess valid values.
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In some cases, using more complex identifiers like GUIDs can make it practically impossible for attackers to guess valid values. However, even with complex identifiers, access control checks are essential. If attackers obtain URLs for unauthorized objects, the application should still block their access attempts.
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