API security threats

API security threats refer to the potential risks or vulnerabilities that compromise the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of the data and services.

The following are some API security threats:

• Injection attacks: When malicious commands or data are entered into an API with the goal of accessing, compromising, or altering private data, it is referred to as injection.
• Broken authentication: Attackers may pose as authorized users and obtain unauthorized access if APIs fail to properly authenticate users.
• Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR): A vulnerability known as Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) occurs when an attacker manipulates IDs used in the URLs or parameters of a web application, allowing them to access or edit objects.
• Security misconfiguration: Attackers may be able to access sensitive data if the API’s server or code has incorrect security settings.
• Excessive data exposure: Overly transparent APIs...