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Next.js Security Vulnerability - Authentication Exploit Explained

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Overview

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Explore a critical security vulnerability discovered in Next.js that compromises authentication in major applications. This 12-minute video explains the vulnerability in detail, demonstrates how it works through code examples, and provides essential guidance on protecting your applications from similar security threats. Learn about the technical aspects of the exploit with a comprehensive explanation starting at 02:28, followed by key takeaways at 07:10, and discover better authentication implementation methods at 08:37. Access additional information through the provided in-depth article on the vulnerability from zhero-web-sec.github.io, and connect with Web Dev Simplified through various platforms for more web development insights.

Syllabus

00:00 - Introduction
00:55 - Code Demo
02:28 - Security Exploit Explained
07:10 - Takeaways
08:37 - Better Way To Do Auth

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