Omise · Report #3119034
Facebook Username Takeover via Broken Link in Footer
Validstatus
lowseverity
110upvotes
30 May 2025disclosed
How it was found
Summary:
- Target URL:
https://www.opn.ooo/th-en/(Footer Section) - Affected Component:
- The Facebook icon in the footer links to:
https://www.facebook.com/Opnglobal-This link is broken (leads to a “Deleted account” error).
Steps To Reproduce:
- Go to https://www.opn.ooo/th-en/ Click on facebook icon
- You will redirected to a https://www.facebook.com/Opnglobal available for takeover
- Check here https://brandsnag.com/facebook-username-checker for username
Impact
- Users can be misled into trusting a fake Facebook page.
- An attacker can post fake updates, run scam ads, or collect user data.
- The organization loses control over its social media presence.