Summary: The video discusses a significant security flaw in TikTok that could expose private videos to unauthorized access. A hacker discovered a vulnerability in the app’s API calls, which allowed them to bypass security checks and retrieve private video content despite the account settings indicating otherwise.
Keypoints:
- The hacker was rewarded thousands of dollars for revealing a flaw in TikTok’s security.
- Every TikTok app interaction involves API calls that request specific content from the server.
- Private accounts are supposed to have strict security checks; however, one API endpoint was found to be vulnerable.
- This vulnerability allowed access to private videos by skipping the necessary security authentication.
- The hacker reported the issue to TikTok’s vulnerability disclosure program, confirming the severity of the flaw.
Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epCTnKED5dk
Youtube Channel: NahamSec
Video Published: Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:05:53 +0000