00 — Overview
WebSocket Security
WebSockets keep connections open for real-time data — but most apps bolt security on as an afterthought. Learn how attackers exploit missing auth checks, role escalation, and token forgery over persistent connections.
Beginner·35 min·6 tasks
// By the end of this module
→Understand how WebSocket connections are established and authenticated
→Identify when role or privilege checks are missing on message handlers
→Forge WebSocket tokens to escalate from user to admin
→Use wscat to send crafted WebSocket frames and observe server behaviour
// Prerequisites
Complete these before starting this module for the best experience.