Attackers rarely invent exotic exploits on day one. They scan for well-known vulnerabilities. Understanding the common ones helps you ask the right questions of your development team.

SQL injection

Malicious input manipulates database queries. Prevention: parameterized queries or ORMs, never string-concatenating user input into SQL.

Cross-site scripting (XSS)

Attackers inject scripts that run in other users' browsers. Prevention: escape output, use frameworks safely, and set content security policies.

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF)

Tricks logged-in users into performing unwanted actions. Prevention: anti-CSRF tokens and SameSite cookies on state-changing requests.

Broken authentication

Weak session handling, guessable reset flows, and missing MFA let attackers hijack accounts. Prevention: follow established auth libraries and session best practices.

Security misconfiguration

Default passwords, directory listing, debug mode in production, and open cloud storage buckets. Prevention: checklists and automated scanning before launch.

Insecure dependencies

Vulnerable npm or Composer packages are exploited at scale. Prevention: regular updates and dependency scanning in CI.

Insufficient logging

Without logs, breaches go unnoticed. Prevention: log auth events and anomalies; protect logs from tampering.

The takeaway

Most attacks target predictable flaws. Standard secure coding practices and pre-launch reviews close the majority of risk.

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