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Top Security Vulnerabilities to Look For
The vulnerability types that most often matter in web applications and networks.
vulnerabilities
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Where problems usually are
- Injection (for example SQL injection) from unvalidated input.
- Broken access control that lets users see or change data they should not.
- Authentication and session flaws.
- Security misconfiguration, such as default settings and exposed admin pages.
- Outdated components with known vulnerabilities.
- Sensitive data exposure from weak or missing encryption.
The OWASP Top 10 is a good public reference for web applications.
Finding them
Combine automated scanning with manual testing. See penetration testing and source code review.
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