Summary: A significant vulnerability in a travel service’s OAuth authentication process has been discovered, potentially allowing attackers to hijack airline customers’ accounts. The flaw enabled redirection of user credentials to malicious servers, compromising the security of user accounts linked to airlines. This incident underscores the critical risks associated with third-party integrations and highlights the necessity for robust security measures in authentication processes.
Affected: Major airlines using third-party travel services
Keypoints :
- OAuth implementation flaw allowed attackers to redirect user credentials to their own server.
- Successful exploitation could enable attackers to take over airline accounts and perform unauthorized actions.
- The issue highlights the lack of visibility and accountability for airlines regarding third-party security practices.