
Vulnerabilities
How to Prevent OAuth Misconfigurations: Fix Token Leaks
Most OAuth breaches stem from overly permissive scopes and missing state parameters, not stolen credentials or complex exploits.
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Most OAuth breaches stem from overly permissive scopes and missing state parameters, not stolen credentials or complex exploits.

Attackers rarely steal credentials directly; they intercept short-lived access tokens to bypass authentication entirely, rendering password strength irrelevant.