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Web applications are critical targets for cybercriminals. Understanding common vulnerabilities and how to defend against them is essential for developers and security professionals.
The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) identifies the ten most critical security risks to web applications.
Failing to enforce user permissions allows attackers to access unauthorized resources.
Insecure handling of sensitive data in transit or at rest leads to exposure.
SQL injection, command injection, and other injection attacks allow attackers to manipulate application logic.
Missing security controls and failure to apply security principles during design.
Incorrectly configured security settings in frameworks, databases, and servers.
Using libraries and dependencies with known vulnerabilities.
Weak password policies, session management issues, and lack of MFA.
Insecure CI/CD pipelines and unsafe deserialization.
Inadequate logging prevents detection of attacks and incident response.
Allowing applications to make requests to unintended locations.
SQL Injection: Attackers inject SQL code into input fields to manipulate databases.
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Malicious scripts are injected and executed in user browsers.
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF): Attackers trick users into performing unintended actions.
Path Traversal: Unauthorized access to files outside intended directories.
Web application security requires a comprehensive approach combining secure coding, proper architecture, and continuous security testing.
Stay updated on web security threats and best practices for secure development.
tags: owasp - sql-injection - xss - csrf