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Authorization code and access token leakage through redirect vulnerabilities

8/10 High

OAuth implementations risk leaking authorization codes via HTTP Referrer headers and access tokens through URL hash fragments. Redirect hijacking vulnerabilities enable account takeover, and optional CSRF state token protection is frequently ignored in implementations.

Category
security
Workaround
solid
Stage
build
Freshness
persistent
Scope
cross_platform
Upstream
open
Recurring
Yes
Buyer Type
enterprise
Maintainer
active

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Query: “What are the most common pain points with OAuth 2.0 for developers in 2025?3/31/2026

These include account hijacking risks when connecting OAuth providers, redirect vulnerabilities that can leak authorization codes or access tokens, and the optional nature of CSRF protection through state tokens, which many implementations ignore.

Created: 3/31/2026Updated: 3/31/2026