Injection vulnerabilities

Injection vulnerabilities 

Injection vulnerabilities refer to security weaknesses in a system that allow attackers to inject malicious code or commands into an application. This can include SQL injection, where attackers manipulate SQL queries to gain unauthorized access to a database, or code injection, where malicious code is injected into a program to execute unauthorized actions. It's essential for developers to implement proper input validation and sanitization techniques to prevent these vulnerabilities.

1. SQL Injection (SQLi): Attackers exploit vulnerabilities in SQL queries to manipulate a database. They can extract, modify, or delete data, and even gain unauthorized access to the system.

2. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Attackers inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. These scripts can steal session cookies, redirect users to malicious sites, or perform other malicious actions.

3. Command Injection: Attackers inject malicious commands into system commands executed by the application. This can lead to unauthorized access, data leakage, or system compromise.

4. LDAP Injection: Attackers manipulate LDAP queries used for authentication and authorization to gain unauthorized access to directory services.

5. XML Injection: Attackers inject malicious XML code into XML documents or XML-based applications to manipulate data, bypass security controls, or execute unauthorized actions.

6. XPath Injection: Similar to SQL injection, attackers manipulate XPath queries used to search XML documents, potentially leading to data leakage or unauthorized access.