About Response Manipulation
Response Manipulation vulnerabilities occur when attackers can use tools like Burp Suite to modify server responses and bypass security controls, authentication, authorization, and business logic.
Common Response Manipulation Types
Basic Response Manipulation: Simple response modification techniques
Status Code Manipulation: HTTP status code modification
Boolean Value Manipulation: Boolean value modification
OTP Bypass: OTP verification bypass
Authentication Bypass: Authentication bypass techniques
Common Vulnerable Areas
Security Controls: Authentication, authorization, validation
Payment Systems: Payment status, transaction validation
User Management: User roles, permissions, verification
Business Logic: Feature flags, business rules, workflows
API Endpoints: API responses, error handling, validation
Real-World Impact
Complete security control bypass
Unauthorized access and privilege escalation
Financial fraud and payment manipulation
Compliance violations and legal issues
Data manipulation and integrity issues
Business process disruption and operational impact