A Dubai-based tech company running a high-traffic survey SaaS platform needed to secure its growing API infrastructure, which handles sensitive business and user data. We conducted a targeted API Vulnerability Assessment focused on preventing abuse, data leaks, and privilege escalations—ensuring the platform stayed resilient as it scaled.
Key Challenges
- Absence of Role-Based Authorization at Critical API Layers
- Lack of Input Validation on Critical Parameters
- Exposed Internal APIs via Frontend JavaScript
- Broad Attack Surface with 300+API Endpoints Across the Expanding SaaS Platform
- Complete Lack of Prior API Security Testing
The Solution
Identified Critical API Vulnerabilities and Recommended Robust Security Controls
- Conducted End-to-End API Vulnerability Assessment and Exploitation
- Mapped over 300+API Endpoints and Aligned with OWASP API Top 10 Penetration Testing and Beyond
- Identified chained vulnerabilities combining misconfigurations and logic flaws
- Used a Hybrid Testing Approach with Manual Techniques, Open Source Tools, and Custom Frameworks
- Delivered actionable, developer-friendly remediation steps with retesting support
- Educated internal teams on secure API development best practices
Benefits
Rapid and Cost-Efficient API Security Testing at Scale
Identified critical, high, and medium severity API vulnerabilities across more than 300 endpoints
Reduced risk of unauthorized access and account takeovers
Helped the Client Strengthen Access Controls and Enforce Principle of Least Privilege
Reduced Business Risk Through Early Detection of Weaknesses
Supported secure development practices through remediation guidance and knowledge sharing
Boosted Client Confidence and Stakeholder Trust