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Security · 2h ago

Decrypting ASP.NET View State: A Security Deep Dive

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Hacker News ·

A new technical guide details how to decrypt ASP.NET View State messages, exposing potential vulnerabilities in web applications. The post covers cryptographic techniques and tools for extracting sensitive data from these hidden form fields. Developers are urged to review their View State encryption practices to prevent data leaks.

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While the technique is well-known among security researchers, this guide lowers the barrier for less experienced attackers, making it a timely reminder for teams to audit their legacy ASP.NET apps.
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