Ubaid U.
Mid-Level Security Researcher
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Ubaid U. is an accomplished AI-Native Security Researcher based in Karachi, Pakistan, known for his contributions to open source and his role as a builder of production-grade software orchestrated by AI agents. His expertise in security research is highlighted by his achievements in discovering critical vulnerabilities, leading to his induction into the EC-Council Hall of Fame 2026. He is a contributor to key projects such as GitLab core and Inkscape, and is currently focused on developing shadowaudit, a command-line interface tool for detecting shadow APIs. His technical proficiency spans a range of programming languages, including Node.js, TypeScript, and Python, as well as frameworks like Next.js and React. Ubaid's projects, such as KarobarX, a trust-first commerce platform, and Pak Books, a digital library for educational resources, demonstrate his capability in using innovative technologies to address real-world challenges. He is fluent in English and Urdu, with a strong foundation in Arabic.
Experience
Security Researcher
EC-Council (CodeRed) · — — 2026Discovered 9 vulnerabilities across EC-Council web assets, including 3 critical findings. Received acknowledgment within 12 minutes.Security Researcher
PriceOyeIdentified 5 vulnerabilities, with 3 relating to critical PII exposure, and confirmed remediation within 72 hours.Security Researcher
Waqar ElectronicsFound 6 vulnerabilities, including a stored XSS-to-account-takeover chain through insecure session cookies.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- DAE Electronics (In Progress)Technical College of Karachi · 2024 — Present
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