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Application Security

What is API Resource Tampering?

API Resource Tampering The unauthorized modification or manipulation of API resources, typically by altering request parameters or payloads to access or change data not permitted by the user's role.

Source: ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, MITRE ATT&CK

How is “API Resource Tampering” Used in Practice?

SOC finding: API resource tampering attempts detected in logs, attackers altered account IDs in requests to access other users’ records.

Certification Exam Relevance

CISSPCompTIA Security+CEH

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • SOC Analysts
  • Security Engineers
  • Incident Responders

Related Cybersecurity English Terms

API Contract ValidationAPI Schema EnforcementJWT Signature VerificationAPI Gateway Enforcement

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What is API Resource Tampering?

The unauthorized modification or manipulation of API resources, typically by altering request parameters or payloads to access or change data not permitted by the user's role.

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