A Compendium on Vulnerabilities in Web Application and Related Prevention
Keywords:
Vulnerabilities, Prevention, Web Application, Cross-Site ScriptingAbstract
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.