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Latest ‘Hack the Pentagon’ Results Show Flaws In DoD Travel System

By Matthew Beinart

Thursday, May 31st, 2018

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Latest ‘Hack the Pentagon’ Results Show Flaws In DoD Travel System

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The latest edition of the “Hack the Pentagon” bug bounty program uncovered over 100 security vulnerabilities in the Pentagon’s public-facing travel system for department employees, according to results released Thursday by program coordinator HackerOne.The fifth “Hack the Pentagon” event ran through April during which 19 ethical hackers reported ongoing flaws in the Defense Travel System, including 65 unique vulnerabilities of which 28 were labeled highly severe or critical.“DTS is relied on by DoD travelers. More than 9,500 sites operate worldwide,…

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