Securing web apps: Analysis to understand common vulnerabilities, attack scenarios, and protective measures
Raj Kumar B, Aruna Kranthi Godishala, Ravinder Reddy Malaga, Pradeep Kagitapu
Abstract
In the contemporary realm, web applications hold paramount significance in the lives of a vast multitude, thereby rendering web application security an imperative necessity. The inherent interconnectedness of web applications in today's digital landscape renders them an exceedingly attractive target for cybercriminals to exploit. In this paper, we shall present a comprehensive analysis of prevalent web application vulnerabilities, encompassing the likes of SQL injection, OS Command Injection, Local File Inclusion, and XML External Entities. We shall examine attack scenarios that exploit these vulnerabilities and present code snippets to facilitate development.
Topics & Concepts
Computer securityComputer scienceThreat modelInternet privacyWorld Wide WebNetwork Security and Intrusion DetectionOpportunistic and Delay-Tolerant NetworksAdvanced Malware Detection Techniques