Hey everyone! I've come across a flaw on a popular website that lets users bypass their paywall. It's surprisingly simple and I can't believe it's there. This site gets a ton of traffic daily, so I'm curious about the best way to responsibly report this kind of issue. Any advice from seasoned developers out there on how to approach this?
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I don't think this is really a security issue. It might even be intentional since many developers know how to get around poky paywalls. They might not be out to block everyone, just a majority of users.
If you really want to report this without going directly to the company, consider using platforms like HackerOne or Bugcrowd. They specialize in coordinating disclosures and can help you report it safely.
If it seems that easy to exploit, they probably already know about it and just don't care. It's likely they’re fine with letting a few savvy users slip through.
What kind of vulnerability are we talking about here? Just trying to gauge how serious it is.
This might not even qualify as a vulnerability; it could just be a flaw in how they set up their paywall. They might've figured it's good enough for most users.
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