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How to find and fix the top five Web application vulnerabilities
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Contributed by Chad Brandt
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Tuesday, 28 September 2004
Every IT manager knows the importance of keeping systems patched. Applying the most recent patches for the server and all the software is one of the most basic tenets of good security. Unfortunately, even if you keep all of your servers and application patched, you still won't be safe from hackersThe most overlooked and misunderstood vulnerabilities on servers are undoubtedly Web application vulnerabilities. Here are the five most common Web application vulnerabilities, based on ScanAlert's daily experience auditing and certifying the security of thousands of Web sites.
Before proceeding, be aware of potential legal liability you may incur. Only use these procedures on sites for which you have permission; some of the techniques covered can be interpreted as hacking and therefore illegal in some jurisdictions. Additionally, these techniques are only meant to be a starting point and not a replacement for a complete system assessment by an accredited security professional.
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