Hey everyone...! 👋
Ever heard of email ownership delinking...? 🤔It’s the process of removing your email from a public list, giving you control over your digital footprint. 🌐✨ Sounds great, right...? ✅ But what if that process itself creates a security risk...? 🚨🔓
🔍 Discovery:
We found a vulnerability in Ford Australia’s email delinking system (URL redacted for security). The delinking link never expires, making it accessible indefinitely...! Here’s why this is a big deal:
1️⃣ VIN Exposed – The Vehicle Identification Number is visible in the URL. This unique identifier can be misused by malicious actors...!
2️⃣ Email Leaked – The very email you’re trying to delink is left exposed in plain text within the URL...!
🎯 Risk Analysis:
With both the VIN and email address readily available, attackers could exploit this to:
- Steal identities 🆔
- Gain unauthorized access to sensitive vehicle records 🚗
- Attempt financial fraud 💰
This oversight turns a privacy feature into a vulnerability...!
💡 How Did I Find This...?
My personal favorite: Manual Recon Techniques 🕵️♂️✨. If you’re curious about this process, I’ve detailed it in an article linked below:
🔗 Article and Proof of Concept
👉 Access Proof of Concept...!
🤝 What Can We Do...?
Online privacy is a shared responsibility. By reporting these flaws, we can hold organizations accountable for securing our data. Let’s work together to make the web safer for everyone! 🌐✨
💬 Questions or Comments?
Feeling confused? 😕 Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! Drop your questions in the comments or DM me on LinkedIn . I’m happy to help. Let’s keep learning and growing together! 🚀