The document outlines various web application security vulnerabilities, including SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-site request forgery (CSRF), insecure direct object references (IDOR), security misconfiguration, and broken authentication. Each type of attack poses significant risks, such as unauthorized data access and manipulation. For further information, the document suggests visiting www.techosquare.com.

1. PREVENTING
COMMON
SQL INJECTION:
SQL Injection is a security vulnerability
that allows attackers to interfere with the
queries an application makes to its
database, potentially exposing or
manipulating sensitive data.
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A Guide to
CROSS-SITE
SCRIPTING (XSS):
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) involves
injecting malicious scripts into web
pages viewed by other users.
CROSS-SITE REQUEST
FORGERY (CSRF):
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) exploits
users' authenticated sessions to perform
unauthorized actions on their behalf.
INSECURE DIRECT OBJECT
REFERENCES (IDOR):
Insecure Direct Object References
(IDOR) occur when sensitive data or
resources are accessed directly without
proper authorization checks.
SECURITY
MISCONFIGURATION:
Security misconfiguration occurs when
systems are improperly configured, leaving
vulnerabilities that can be exploited by
attackers.
BROKEN
AUTHENTICATION:
Broken authentication occurs when
authentication mechanisms are flawed,
allowing unauthorized access to
accounts or systems.
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