securityPassword Reset
#RI-69d35c61·4 months ago·
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“Forgot to authenticate user in password reset process”
What Actually Happened
Forgot to authenticate user in password reset process, almost let hacker get away with credentials
What I wish I knew
"To always follow SOPs and verify user identity"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Double-check user identity before performing sensitive actions"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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