Identifying and Mitigating Common Web Application Vulnerabilities
Dinesh Gopal Dommeti, Persis Voola · South Asian Journal of Engineering and Technology · 2023
Web application vulnerabilities involve flaws or weaknesses in web-based applications. This study employs Damn Vulnerable Web Application (DVWA) and Portswigger as testbeds, using the Burp Suite proxy tool to intercept and analyse web traffic. The aim is to identify and exploit common vulnerabilities to enhance application security. Key vulnerabilities explored include Authentication issues, SQL injection, Cross-site scripting (XSS), and Cross-site request forgery (CSRF). The study offers insights into preventing such exploits by securing applications before real-world attacks occur.