Critical Misconfiguration in Microsoft's Internal Applications Exposes Sensitive Data
By
the1bernard
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Summary
The article details a security researcher's discovery of a critical misconfiguration in Microsoft's internal applications, which allowed unauthorized access to over 22 internal services. The researcher stumbled upon this vulnerability while distracted from a mundane task, highlighting the potential risks of such oversights. The findings were shared by the Eye Security Research team, emphasizing the broader implications for security practices.
Key quotes
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I got access to over 22 internal Microsoft services and how you might be vulnerable too.
The Eye Security Research team has uncovered a new critical misconfiguration that exposed sensitive data at internal Microsoft applications.
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