scholarly journals Web Application Security: An Investigation on Static Analysis with other Algorithms to Detect Cross Site Scripting

2019 ◽  
Vol 161 ◽  
pp. 1173-1181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdalla Wasef Marashdih ◽  
Zarul Fitri Zaaba ◽  
Khaled Suwais ◽  
Nur Azimah Mohd
Keyword(s):  
Static Analysis ◽  
Web Application ◽  
Web Application Security ◽  
Application Security ◽  
Cross Site

scholarly journals Web Vulnerability Through Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Detection with OWASP Security Shepherd

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 149
Author(s):  
Ripto Mukti Wibowo ◽  
Aruji Sulaksono
Keyword(s):  
Web Application ◽  
Web Applications ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Internet Technology ◽  
Cyber Attack ◽  
Security Threat ◽  
Web Application Security ◽  
Application Security ◽  
Case Examples ◽  
Cross Site

Web applications are needed as a solution to the use of internet technology that can be accessed globally, capable of displaying information that is rich in content, cost effective, easy to use and can also be accessed by anyone, anytime and anywhere. In the second quarter of 2020, Wearesocial released information related to internet users in the world around 4.54 billion with 59% penetration. People become very dependent on the internet and also technology. This condition was also triggered due to the Covid-19 pandemic.One thing that becomes an issue on website application security is internet attacks on website platforms and we never expected the vulnerability. One type of attack or security threat that often arises and often occurs is Cross Site Scripting (XSS). XSS is one of Top 10 Open Web Application Security Projects (OWASP) lists.There are several alternatives that we can use to prevent cyber-attack. OWASP Security Shepherd can be used as a way to prevent XSS attacks. The OWASP Security Shepherd project allows users to learn or develop their manual penetration testing skills. In this research, there are several case examples or challenges that we can use as a simulation of the role of OWASP Security Shepherd to detect this XSS. The purpose of this paper is to conduct a brief and clear review of technology on OWASP Security Shepherd. This technology was chosen as an appropriate and inexpensive alternative for users to ward off XSS attacks.

scholarly journals SQL Injection and Cross Site Scripting Prevention using OWASP ModSecurity Web Application Firewall

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 286 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robinson ◽  
Memen Akbar ◽  
Muhammad Arif Fadhly Ridha
Keyword(s):  
Web Application ◽  
Web Applications ◽  
Monitoring Network ◽  
Sql Injection ◽  
Web Application Security ◽  
Ip Address ◽  
Application Security ◽  
Rule Set ◽  
Security Rule ◽  
Cross Site

Web Application or website are widely used to provide functionality that allows companies to build and maintain relationships with their customers. The Information stored by web applications is often confidential and, if obtained by malicious attackers. Its exposure could result in substantial losses for both consumers and companies. SQL Injection and Cross Site Scripting are attacks that aiming web application database vulnerabilities. Its can allow malicious attackers to manipulate web server database that can cause various data lost, information thieving, and inconsistent of data. Therefore, this research propose the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) ModSecurity Core Rule Set which can help administrator securing the web servers. OWASP operate by blocking IP Address which try to breaking the security rule, monitoring network traffic and preventing suspicious network requesting from outside.

scholarly journals Static analysis for discovering IoT vulnerabilities

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pietro Ferrara ◽  
Amit Kr Mandal ◽  
Agostino Cortesi ◽  
Fausto Spoto
Keyword(s):  
Static Analysis ◽  
Web Application ◽  
Web Applications ◽  
Security Vulnerabilities ◽  
Web Application Security ◽  
Robust Solution ◽  
Representative Case ◽  
Application Security ◽  
Industrial Analyzer ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractThe Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), released the “OWASP Top 10 Internet of Things 2018” list of the high-priority security vulnerabilities for IoT systems. The diversity of these vulnerabilities poses a great challenge toward development of a robust solution for their detection and mitigation. In this paper, we discuss the relationship between these vulnerabilities and the ones listed by OWASP Top 10 (focused on Web applications rather than IoT systems), how these vulnerabilities can actually be exploited, and in which cases static analysis can help in preventing them. Then, we present an extension of an industrial analyzer (Julia) that already covers five out of the top seven vulnerabilities of OWASP Top 10, and we discuss which IoT Top 10 vulnerabilities might be detected by the existing analyses or their extension. The experimental results present the application of some existing Julia’s analyses and their extension to IoT systems, showing its effectiveness of the analysis of some representative case studies.

Countering Cross-Site Scripting in Web-based Applications

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Loye Lynn Ray
Keyword(s):  
Web Sites ◽  
Web Application ◽  
Information Source ◽  
Web Application Security ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Application Security ◽  
Dynamic Web ◽  
Web Vulnerabilities ◽  
Cross Site

Today's dynamic web-based applications have become a normal and critical asset to an organizations business. They come with an increase in the number of web vulnerabilities and attacks. These weaknesses allow hackers to focus their attention on attacking this important information source. The most common vulnerability is cross-site scripting (XSS) and one of the Open Web Application Security project (OWASP) top ten web-threats. XSS occurs when a Web-based application allows untrusted information be accepted and sent back to a browser. Also they can execute scripts within a browser that can deface web sites, redirect users to malicious content and hijack browsers. One reason for this problem was the lack of developers understanding the causes of XSS. In this paper, the authors address the causes of XSS and countermeasures to defense against these threats.

Countering Cross-Site Scripting in Web-Based Applications

2018 ◽  
pp. 370-383
Author(s):  
Loye Lynn Ray
Keyword(s):  
Web Sites ◽  
Web Application ◽  
Information Source ◽  
Web Application Security ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Application Security ◽  
Dynamic Web ◽  
Web Vulnerabilities ◽  
Cross Site

Today's dynamic web-based applications have become a normal and critical asset to an organizations business. They come with an increase in the number of web vulnerabilities and attacks. These weaknesses allow hackers to focus their attention on attacking this important information source. The most common vulnerability is cross-site scripting (XSS) and one of the Open Web Application Security project (OWASP) top ten web-threats. XSS occurs when a Web-based application allows untrusted information be accepted and sent back to a browser. Also they can execute scripts within a browser that can deface web sites, redirect users to malicious content and hijack browsers. One reason for this problem was the lack of developers understanding the causes of XSS. In this paper, the authors address the causes of XSS and countermeasures to defense against these threats.

scholarly journals Vulnerability Scanning Technology on Web Applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (VI) ◽  
pp. 991-995
Author(s):  
Aarushi Dwivedi
Keyword(s):  
Web Application ◽  
Web Applications ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Security Level ◽  
Security Vulnerabilities ◽  
Web Application Security ◽  
Application Security ◽  
Vulnerability Scanner ◽  
Cross Site

Modern society is far more dependent on web applications than the previous generations. Even though our dependence is increasing rapidly, the security level is far lower than required. To guarantee the security of the data system in the industry and our daily life, it is especially crucial to find out web application security vulnerabilities quickly and accurately. A vulnerability is a state of being unprotected from the prospect of an attack. It permits an attacker to gain a certain level of command of the site, and possibly the hosting server. One such vulnerability is the cross-site scripting vulnerability. In this exposition, a generic vulnerability scanner is proposed which can be customized to find any number of vulnerabilities. The scanner maps out the website and gives a report of all the vulnerabilities. For the purpose of evaluation, it has been customized to find XSS vulnerability in web applications.

scholarly journals Preventive Measures for Cross Site Request Forgery Attacks on Web-based Applications

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4.15) ◽  
pp. 130
Author(s):  
Emil Semastin ◽  
Sami Azam ◽  
Bharanidharan Shanmugam ◽  
Krishnan Kannoorpatti ◽  
Mirjam Jonokman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Web Application ◽  
Web Applications ◽  
Operating Cycle ◽  
Web Application Security ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Business World ◽  
Application Security ◽  
Server Side ◽  
Combined Solution ◽  
Cross Site Request Forgery

Today’s contemporary business world has incorporated Web Services and Web Applications in its core of operating cycle nowadays and security plays a major role in the amalgamation of such services and applications with the business needs worldwide. OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) states that the effectiveness of security mechanisms in a Web Application can be estimated by evaluating the degree of vulnerability against any of the nominated top ten vulnerabilities, nominated by the OWASP. This paper sheds light on a number of existing tools that can be used to test for the CSRF vulnerability. The main objective of the research is to identify the available solutions to prevent CSRF attacks. By analyzing the techniques employed in each of the solutions, the optimal tool can be identified. Tests against the exploitation of the vulnerabilities were conducted after implementing the solutions into the web application to check the efficacy of each of the solutions. The research also proposes a combined solution that integrates the passing of an unpredictable token through a hidden field and validating it on the server side with the passing of token through URL.  

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