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Unauthorized Access to Millions of Users' Data Prevented: Major Wearable Device Platform Secured

Ensuring the security of a wearable device platform by addressing an authorization flaw in its API

the customer

A major wearable device platform

Industry

Consumer Electronics

Geography

India

CloudsEK Product
BeVigil
BeVigil
Modules
API Scanner
Attack vector

Authorization Flaw in API Endpoint

USe Case

Exposure of sensitive data due to an authorization flaw in the wearable device API

Sensitive Information Exposed

Unauthorized access to over 50 lakh users' data, including PII such as names, email addresses, contact numbers, emergency contact details, and user health data

Unauthorized Access Prevented

Potential misuse of personal data, health information, and emergency contact details averted

Enhanced Security Measures

Strengthened monitoring and security protocols implemented to prevent future vulnerabilities

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Challenge

CloudSEK’s BeVigil platform identified an authorization flaw in the API of a major wearable device platform.

This flaw allowed unauthorized access to multiple API endpoints, leading to the exposure of sensitive data from over 50 lakh (5 million) users, including their wearable device information, phone contact cards, emergency contacts, and other PII.

Impact

The public exposure of the wearable device data can result in significant security risks, including unauthorized access to sensitive user data.

Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain deeper system access, leading to service downtime, privilege escalation, and exposure of proprietary information.

Additionally, compromised systems could be misused for malicious activities, causing further damage to the platform's reputation and customer trust.

Solution

‍CloudSEK BeVigil promptly identified and secured the exposed API endpoints, ensuring that sensitive data was protected and access was restricted.

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Implementation:

Detection:

  • CloudSEK BeVigil discovered an authorization flaw in the API endpoints of a major wearable device platform

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Threat Analysis:

  • The authorization flaw could allow threat actors to gain unauthorized access to internal systems, potentially exposing sensitive user data.
  • The analysis revealed that attackers could exploit this vulnerability to conduct targeted attacks, privilege escalation, and unauthorized data access.

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Immediate Actions:

  • Secured the vulnerable API endpoints to prevent further unauthorized access.
  • Implemented enhanced access controls, including multi-factor authentication (MFA) and role-based access control (RBAC).
  • Disabled unnecessary API endpoints to reduce the attack surface.

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Preventive Measures:

  • Conducted regular security audits and penetration testing to ensure ongoing protection.
  • Strengthened security policies and educated users on best practices for handling sensitive information.
  • Implemented data encryption both at rest and in transit to protect against unauthorized access and data breaches.