Bug in FIFA World Cup internal system gave anyone ability to modify TV stream (opens original article in a new tab)

A security researcher discovered a vulnerability in FIFA's internal systems that allowed control over World Cup TV streams, which was quickly fixed without official acknowledgment.

• A security researcher found a flaw in FIFA's internal system that allowed unauthorized access to TV stream controls
• The researcher could have manipulated camera feeds and broadcast content during the World Cup
• FIFA fixed the issue quickly without acknowledging the report
• The flaw was in the backend API that didn't properly check user authorization