Vulnerabilities Expose Private Data in Indian Government Systems

A security researcher discovered 14 vulnerabilities across multiple Indian government IT systems, including portals for education, civil service, and scholarships. These vulnerabilities exposed sensitive personal data, such as student records, bank account details, and employee information, due to issues like missing authentication, predictable file structures, and inadequate identity and access management. The government responded quickly, patching the vulnerabilities within a few weeks, highlighting the importance of proactive security measures and addressing configuration weaknesses.