Secure Coding 101: How to Read and Write Files Securely

Working with files is a common requirement in many applications, but it also introduces several potential security vulnerabilities. In this article, we will explore how to securely work with files in your application.

Let’s review common vulnerabilities and mitigations when working file files.

TLDR

• File Inclusions and Path Traversal vulnerabilities are the results of insecure accessing files
• Avoid accessing file paths that are built with user-provided input
• If you must use inputs from users in file paths, use a strict …

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