Common Security Vulnerabilities & Fixes
Identify and address common web application security vulnerabilities, such as XSS, CSRF, and SQL injection, within a Spring Security context.
Web Vulnerabilities Overview
Welcome! In this lesson, we'll dive into common web application security vulnerabilities. Understanding these threats is crucial for building robust and secure applications.
Even with frameworks like Spring Security, knowing how common attacks work helps you write safer code and configure your app effectively.
What is Cross-Site Scripting?
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) occurs when attackers inject malicious scripts (usually JavaScript) into web pages viewed by other users.
These scripts can steal session cookies, deface websites, or redirect users to phishing sites. It tricks the user's browser into executing untrusted code.
All lessons in this course
- Production Security Hardening
- Logging and Monitoring Security Events
- Common Security Vulnerabilities & Fixes
- Configuring Security Headers and HTTPS