Autorize: Automated Authorization Testing for Web Applications with Burp Suite

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Introduction

Authorization vulnerabilities, such as Broken Access Control, rank among the most critical security risks in web applications. Autorize, an open-source Burp Suite extension, automates authorization testing by validating whether low-privileged users can access restricted endpoints. This tool accelerates security assessments, reduces manual effort, and enhances vulnerability detection.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand how Autorize detects Broken Access Control vulnerabilities.
  • Learn to configure Autorize with Burp Suite for automated authorization testing.
  • Discover best practices for securing web applications against unauthorized access.

1. Installing Autorize in Burp Suite

Command/Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Open Burp Suite → Extender → BApp Store.

2. Search for “Autorize” and click Install.

  1. Configure Jython (if required) under Extender → Options → Python Environment.

What It Does:

  • Integrates Autorize into Burp Suite for automated authorization checks.
  • Requires Jython for Python-based extensions in Burp Suite.

2. Configuring Low-Privileged Session Tokens

Command/Step-by-Step Guide

  1. In Autorize, navigate to the Session Handling tab.
  2. Add a low-privileged user’s session token (Cookie, JWT, or API key).

3. Enable “Auto-Send to Autorize” in Proxy settings.

What It Does:

  • Automatically forwards intercepted requests to Autorize for testing.
  • Simulates unauthorized access attempts using the provided token.

3. Detecting Authorization Bypass Vulnerabilities

Example Scenario

  • Endpoint: `/admin/export_data` (Admin-only)
  • Test: Autorize resends the request with a low-privileged token.
  • Result: If the response is 200 OK, a Broken Access Control flaw exists.

What It Does:

  • Highlights vulnerabilities with color-coded alerts (Red = Vulnerable).
  • Reduces false positives by comparing responses.

4. Exporting Test Results

Command/Step-by-Step Guide

1. After testing, go to Autorize → Results.

2. Select “Export as CSV/HTML” for reporting.

What It Does:

  • Generates audit-ready reports for compliance (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
  • Supports integration with ticketing systems like Jira.

5. Advanced: Testing JWT & API Authorization

Command/Step-by-Step Guide

  1. In Autorize, add a JWT token under Session Tokens.

2. Modify headers (e.g., `Authorization: Bearer `).

3. Test API endpoints (e.g., `/api/admin/users`).

What It Does:

  • Validates API security against token manipulation attacks.
  • Detects insecure direct object references (IDOR).

What Undercode Say

  • Key Takeaway 1: Autorize cuts manual testing time by 90%, making it essential for pentesters and DevOps teams.
  • Key Takeaway 2: False negatives are rare due to response comparison logic, but always verify critical findings manually.

Analysis:

Broken Access Control remains a top OWASP risk, and tools like Autorize bridge the gap between manual reviews and full-scale DAST scanners. By automating exploit simulations, teams can focus on remediation rather than detection. Future updates may include AI-driven anomaly detection to identify subtle bypass techniques.

Prediction

As APIs and microservices grow, automated authorization testing will become a standard CI/CD checkpoint. Integration with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps will enable real-time security feedback before deployment.

🔗 GitHub: Autorize

Tags: WebSecurity BurpSuite OWASP Pentesting DevSecOps AccessControl APISecurity

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