April 7, 2024, 1:27 p.m. | M Mainul Hasan

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In today’s digital age, web applications have become central to the operations of businesses across the globe. At the same time, these applications offer unprecedented convenience and functionality but pose significant security risks.


This blog post delves into some of the most common web applications security vulnerabilities, their potential effects, and strategies for mitigation to help protect sensitive data and maintain user trust.





# Identifying Common Web Application Security Vulnerabilities





1 — SQL Injection


SQL Injection occurs when an attacker …

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