Hacking Two SaaS Platforms: A Lesson in Security

Indie hackers are so focused on launching fast that they forget the most important thing: security. In this article, we will explore two SaaS platforms that were hacked due to their lack of security measures.

Introduction to Hacking

This is the caption for the image 1 The hacker was able to buy a Premium plan for 1 cent, list all users, and access anyone's account. He became a system administrator and broke a completely broken payroll system. This was made possible because the SaaS platforms were made by experienced people who focused too much on launching fast and forgot about security.

The First Platform

The first platform was vulnerable to attacks because it used Mercado Pago for payment, which was not properly configured. The hacker was able to intercept the request and change the amount to 0.01, which was accepted by the server. This was possible because the server trusted the data sent by the front-end, which is not a secure practice.

Intercepting Requests

The hacker used a tool to intercept requests and change the user ID to access other users' accounts. He was able to list all users and access their maps, which was a clear security flaw. The system was completely flawed, and the hacker was able to make an astral map without even needing to pay.

The Second Platform

This is the caption for the image 2 The second platform was also vulnerable to attacks because it used React and React Router, which made it easy to find the admin page. The hacker was able to search for the admin page in the source code and find the admin menu items. He was able to change his role to admin by intercepting the request and changing the roll to admin.

Becoming an Administrator

The hacker became an administrator on the second platform in just 5 minutes. He was able to list all users, manage plans, and access the configuration page. This was possible because the platform did not have proper security measures in place.

Conclusion

This is the caption for the image 3 The hacking of these two SaaS platforms highlights the importance of security in the development process. It is not enough to just focus on launching fast; security needs to be part of the development process from the beginning. The hacker suggests that security principles and tips can be simple but efficient, and he offers to make a video showing some of these tips.

Security Tips

The hacker emphasizes that security needs to be part of the development process, not something that is added later. He suggests that it can be more difficult and less efficient to add security measures later, and that it is better to build them from the beginning. He offers to make a video showing some security principles and tips for SaaS platforms, which can be simple but efficient.

final thoughts

This is the caption for the image 4 In conclusion, the hacking of these two SaaS platforms highlights the importance of security in the development process. It is not enough to just focus on launching fast; security needs to be part of the development process from the beginning. By following simple security principles and tips, SaaS platforms can avoid vulnerabilities and protect their users' data.

Call to Action

This is the caption for the image 5 If you want to learn more about security principles and tips for SaaS platforms, comment below, and the hacker will consider making a video on the topic. Remember, security is an important part of the development process, and it should not be overlooked.