A Compendium on Vulnerabilities in Web Application and Related Prevention

Authors

  • Mohit Dayal Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Ambedkar Institute of Advanced Communication Technologies and Research, New Delhi, India.
  • Jitender Kumar Rawal Institute of Engineering and Technology, Faridabad Haryana, India.

Keywords:

Vulnerabilities, Prevention, Web Application, Cross-Site Scripting

Abstract

A secure web application is a challenge in the present era for every application developer. Despite several efforts, there may be chances for loopholes in the security of web applications. These are called vulnerabilities and for this reason, web applications are prone to attacks. The evolution of the internet was a big leap for connectivity among entities around the world. It provides a platform for billions of applications and services. In this paper, we are doing a study of five vulnerabilities and methods for their prevention. These vulnerabilities are SQL Injection, Broken Authentication and Session Management, Cross-Site Scripting, Insecure Direct Object References, Security Misconfiguration. In this paper, we will explore more about these vulnerabilities and their prevention. This work will also be helpful for further research in the abovementioned area and will provide a better understanding of work.

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Published

2016-03-31

How to Cite

Dayal, M., & Kumar, J. (2016). A Compendium on Vulnerabilities in Web Application and Related Prevention. International Journal of Recent Advances in Science and Technology, 3(1), 7–13. Retrieved from https://ijrast.com/index.php/ijrast/article/view/36