Broken Authentication Testing
Automates testing for broken authentication vulnerabilities using jpropato's techniques to identify bypasses and weaknesses.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add jpropato-broken-authentication-testing npx -- -y @trustedskills/jpropato-broken-authentication-testing
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"jpropato-broken-authentication-testing": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/jpropato-broken-authentication-testing"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
This skill, "Broken Authentication Testing," helps identify vulnerabilities in authentication systems. It can simulate common attacks like brute-force password guessing and credential stuffing to assess the robustness of login processes. The tool aims to reveal weaknesses that could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data or systems.
When to use it
- Security Audits: Evaluate the security posture of web applications or APIs by testing authentication mechanisms.
- Penetration Testing: Simulate real-world attacks to identify exploitable vulnerabilities in login flows.
- Developer Testing: Allow developers to proactively test their authentication implementations for common flaws.
- Compliance Checks: Verify adherence to security best practices related to authentication and access control.
Key capabilities
- Brute-force password guessing
- Credential stuffing simulation
- Authentication mechanism testing
Example prompts
- "Test the login form at example.com for brute force vulnerabilities."
- "Simulate a credential stuffing attack against the user database of my application."
- “Can you check if the authentication process on this API endpoint is vulnerable to common attacks?”
Tips & gotchas
This skill requires careful usage and ethical considerations. Ensure you have explicit permission before testing any system or application, as unauthorized access attempts are illegal and unethical.
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Security Audits
| Gen Agent Trust Hub | Pass |
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| Snyk | Pass |
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