A Detailed Guide to the OWASP Top 10 - API1:2023 Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA)

The video tutorial discusses the Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA) vulnerability, which allows unauthorized access to resources. It explains how BOLA can lead to information exposure, denial of service, and arbitrary code execution. A PHP code example and a real-life scenario involving an automobile API illustrate the vulnerability. The tutorial concludes with strategies to prevent BOLA, emphasizing proper authorization mechanisms and testing.

What role does user identity play in the context of BOLA?

Discuss the importance of authorization checks in preventing BOLA.

What measures can be implemented to prevent BOLA vulnerabilities?