Testing API Authentication Weaknesses When to Use - Assessing REST API authentication mechanisms for bypass vulnerabilities before production deployment - Testing JWT token implementation for common weaknesses (none algorithm, key confusion, missing expiration) - Evaluating whether all API endpoints enforce authentication or if some are unintentionally exposed - Testing API key generation, storage, and rotation mechanisms for predictability or leakage - Validating session management including token expiration, revocation, and refresh token security Do not use without written authorization. Au…