Lab · api
VAmPI
Vulnerable REST API teaching BOLA, mass assignment, JWT, SQLi, enumeration, and rate limits, with vulnerable and secure modes as positive/negative controls.
Use responsibly
Test only systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test. Unauthorized testing is illegal.
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