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Assessment Title
Rule Text
The API's internal authorization tokens must not be provided back to the user.
Description
Discussion Text
An API's internal authorization tokens must not be provided back to the user because exposing these tokens increases the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive backend systems or services. Internal tokens are meant to authenticate and authorize the API's internal operations and must remain private to maintain the security of the application architecture. If these tokens are leaked or made accessible to users, malicious actors could exploit them to gain elevated privileges, bypass security mechanisms, or launch attacks such as privilege escalation or token reuse. By keeping internal tokens hidden from the user, potential misuse is prevented, and the integrity of application's security model is protected.
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