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AI-built apps vulnerable to invoice data exposure

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A security vulnerability has been identified in AI-built applications where changing a numerical identifier in a web address can expose other users' invoices. This flaw arises from a failure to properly verify that the requested invoice belongs to the user making the request. The issue is described as an "old fault" that is easily exploitable if not specifically addressed. AI

IMPACT Highlights a critical security flaw in AI-powered applications that could lead to widespread data exposure if not addressed.

RANK_REASON Identifies a specific security flaw in AI-built applications.

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AI-built apps vulnerable to invoice data exposure

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Identifies a specific security flaw in AI-built applications.
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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · lightmorphic ·

    If you've had an app built with AI, here's a ten-second test. Open one of your own invoices, anything where the web address ends in a number. Change the number

    If you've had an app built with AI, here's a ten-second test. Open one of your own invoices, anything where the web address ends in a number. Change the number by one. If somebody else's invoice comes up, any customer can read anyone else's. It's an old fault. Showing the invoice…

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