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What is the primary reason code injection vulnerabilities occur in applications?
What is the primary reason code injection vulnerabilities occur in applications?
- As a result of hardware limitations preventing proper data sanitization.
- Due to overly complex code structures that are difficult to parse.
- Because of bad programming practices and improper input handling. (correct)
- Due to the inherent limitations in modern operating system security models.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of SQL injection?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of SQL injection?
- To encrypt database communications ensuring data confidentiality.
- To bypass security measures by manipulating database queries via malicious input. (correct)
- To create secure backups of databases by exploiting default credentials.
- To optimize database performance by reorganizing stored procedures.
In the context of SQL injection, what does the expression 'or '1'='1 typically achieve?
In the context of SQL injection, what does the expression 'or '1'='1 typically achieve?
- It resets the password for the current user.
- It always evaluates to true, potentially exposing all database entries. (correct)
- It triggers a debugging routine to validate the database integrity.
- It normalizes the data to validate user inputs.
Why is it important to validate and sanitize user inputs in web applications?
Why is it important to validate and sanitize user inputs in web applications?
How can SQL injection MOST directly impact a business?
How can SQL injection MOST directly impact a business?
What type of vulnerability is exploited when an attacker adds malicious code to an application's input fields to execute unauthorized commands?
What type of vulnerability is exploited when an attacker adds malicious code to an application's input fields to execute unauthorized commands?
Which security measure is MOST effective in preventing SQL injection attacks?
Which security measure is MOST effective in preventing SQL injection attacks?
Besides SQL, which of the following technologies are also vulnerable to code injection attacks?
Besides SQL, which of the following technologies are also vulnerable to code injection attacks?
What could be a potential consequence of failing to protect against SQL injection in an application that manages financial transactions?
What could be a potential consequence of failing to protect against SQL injection in an application that manages financial transactions?
What role does an 'authorization number' play in the context of the WebGoat application example?
What role does an 'authorization number' play in the context of the WebGoat application example?
Why would an attacker target an application's database through SQL injection rather than attempting to directly access the server's operating system?
Why would an attacker target an application's database through SQL injection rather than attempting to directly access the server's operating system?
Besides stealing personal information or financial records, what other damage can a successful SQL injection cause?
Besides stealing personal information or financial records, what other damage can a successful SQL injection cause?
What is the primary purpose of using a tool like OWASP WebGoat?
What is the primary purpose of using a tool like OWASP WebGoat?
What is the MOST important step developers can take to defend against SQL injection?
What is the MOST important step developers can take to defend against SQL injection?
From a business perspective, why should companies invest in training developers to prevent SQL injection?
From a business perspective, why should companies invest in training developers to prevent SQL injection?
Flashcards
Code Injection
Code Injection
Adding external code into an application to manipulate its processes, often due to poor input handling.
SQL (Structured Query Language)
SQL (Structured Query Language)
A standard language for communicating with and retrieving information from a database.
SQL Injection
SQL Injection
Exploiting a vulnerability by inserting SQL code into an application to manipulate database queries and access unauthorized data.
WebGoat
WebGoat
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Authentication Bypass via SQL Injection
Authentication Bypass via SQL Injection
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Study Notes
- Applications commonly receive input from users, process it, and provide results.
- Code runs behind the scenes to send requests to application or database servers and then sends the data back to the browser.
- Code injection involves manipulating data requests by adding code to be processed by the application.
- Code injection is usually prevented, but can occur due to bad programming or improper input handling.
Code Injection
- A broad term describing vulnerabilities involving the injection of different code types.
- Examples: HTML, SQL, XML, LDAP, etc.
- Example detailed: SQL injection, to manipulate application code and perform functions outside its scope.
SQL Injection
- SQL (Structured Query Language) is a standard language for database communication.
- SQL injection involves sending information to an application to manipulate database data.
- This provides the attacker with access to information they would not normally have.
- A single change to the input can potentially grant access to the entire database.
- Web Goat is an application specifically designed to be vulnerable, used as a training tool.
SQL Injection Example
- An HR application tracks employee salary and time off.
- A normal query involves entering a user's last name and authorization number to access their information.
- SQL injection can circumvent security and reveal information for all employees.
- By adding
' OR '1'='1to the end of the authentication code, the query is manipulated - The query will show all instances where the provided authentication code is valid, or any authentication code is valid.
1=1in SQL means find everything that is true, returning every entry in the database.- This reveals the user ID, department, and salary of all employees in the company.
- Software should be checked for vulnerabilities in input handling to prevent SQL injection attacks.
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