How to Protect Against XSS with a Layered Approach

The OWASP Top 10 is the industry gold standard for identifying and mitigating the most critical web application vulnerabilities. Every developer, tester, and security professional should be aware of them. 📌 2025 OWASP Top 10 includes: 1️⃣ Broken Access Control 2️⃣ Cryptographic Failures 3️⃣ Injection 4️⃣ Insecure Design 5️⃣ Security Misconfiguration 6️⃣ Vulnerable & Outdated Components 7️⃣ Identification & Authentication Failures 8️⃣ Software & Data Integrity Failures 9️⃣ Security Logging & Monitoring Failures 🔟 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) ✅ Why it matters: Following these guidelines reduces the risk of breaches, protects customer data, and strengthens your application security posture. #cybersecurity #owasp #websecurity #applicationsecurity #securecoding #infosec #pentesting #ethicalhacking #secure7 #incyberx

Excellent point 👏 penetration testing shouldn’t stop at Layer 7. Focusing only on web apps or APIs while ignoring the underlying infrastructure is like locking the front door but leaving the windows wide open. A complete security assessment should cover: Layer 2/3/4 misconfigurations and exposure Segmentation & access controls inside the network Credential hygiene & privilege misuse Application layer risks (OWASP Top 10 and beyond) Attackers don’t limit themselves to one layer neither should we when testing. This post is a great reminder that true security = defense in depth 👏

🚨 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗣𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗫𝗦𝗦 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 🚨| Read more: https://lnkd.in/gNPpXZrE A major security flaw in IPFire 2.29 (CVE-2025-50975) has been discovered, allowing authenticated high-privilege users to inject malicious JavaScript into the firewall's web interface. This cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability could potentially lead to: 1️⃣ Session hijacking 2️⃣ Unauthorized configuration changes 3️⃣ Internal system access 👉 Immediate Action Required: Administrators are urged to upgrade to the patched version without delay to avoid exploitation. 🔒 Mitigation Steps: 1️⃣ Restrict web-GUI access 2️⃣ Enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) 3️⃣ Monitor logs for suspicious activities Stay secure and ensure your systems are up to date! 🔐 #CyberSecurity #XSS #FirewallSecurity #IPFire #Vulnerability #DataProtection #CyberAwareness #InfoSec

I recently conducted a security assessment on the HTB-Writeup machine, which demonstrated a critical chain of vulnerabilities leading to a full system compromise. The attack path was as follows: 1. Initial Access: Exploited a SQL injection vulnerability in a web-facing CMS Made Simple instance to extract and crack user credentials. 2. Privilege Escalation: Gained root access through a PATH hijacking attack. This was possible because the compromised user was part of a group with write permissions to a directory in the system's PATH variable. This engagement is a clear example of how a combination of poor web application security and insecure system configurations can lead to a critical breach. It highlights the importance of input validation, enforcing the principle of least privilege, and regular security audits. #cybersecurity #pentesting #vulnerability #sqlinjection #pathhijacking #infosec

🚀 Lab: Manipulating WebSocket Messages to Exploit Vulnerabilities Just completed a hands-on lab focused on WebSocket security 🛡 fromPortSwigger. This exercise demonstrated how attackers can intercept and manipulate WebSocket messages to exploit vulnerabilities within a web application. 🔎 Key Takeaways: WebSockets provide real-time communication but can become a weak point if not properly secured. Manipulating requests can lead to privilege escalation, data leaks, or even account takeover. Strong server-side validation is critical - never trust client-side data. Security testing tools like Burp Suite are invaluable in analyzing and tampering with WebSocket traffic. 💡 Lesson learned: Even modern communication protocols like WebSockets are only as secure as their implementation. Continuous testing, validation, and awareness are essential. #CyberSecurity #WebSockets #ApplicationSecurity #BurpSuite #LearningByDoing #TryHackMe #PortSwigger

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐛 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬? 📄 A common but critical vulnerability, 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐋𝐅𝐈), could be putting your data at risk. LFI allows attackers to read 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 and can even lead to full Remote Code Execution (RCE). To help developers and security professionals tackle this threat, I've put together a comprehensive guide. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬: What LFI is and how it works with clear code examples. Common attack techniques, including path traversal and log poisoning. Actionable prevention strategies and secure coding practices. Protecting your applications starts with understanding the risks. Check out the full documentation to ensure your projects are secure. #WebSecurity #Cybersecurity #LFI #SecureCoding #DevSecOps #ApplicationSecurity #InfoSec

🚨 Critical Request Smuggling Vulnerability in Netty – CVE-2025-58056 ⚠️ A newly identified vulnerability in Netty’s HTTP/1.1 chunk extension parsing exposes applications to request smuggling attacks, allowing attackers to manipulate requests and potentially bypass security controls. 🔎 What’s at Risk? Unauthorized access to backend services Data leakage & manipulation Compromised application integrity 🔐 About Vulert Vulert continuously monitors your open-source dependencies for vulnerabilities like CVE-2025-58056, delivering real-time alerts, remediation guidance, and risk prioritization—all without requiring access to your codebase. 👉 Stay ahead of threats and protect your applications with Vulert. Read more: https://lnkd.in/deiwUitb #Netty #CyberSecurity #RequestSmuggling #CVE2025 #AppSec #Vulert #SecurityUpdate #OpenSourceSecurity 🚨

The latest update for #Detectify includes "Introducing Dynamic API Scanning" and "EU Regulating #InfoSec: How Detectify helps achieving NIS 2 and DORA #compliance". #cybersecurity #webvulnerabilities #websecurity https://lnkd.in/dHMDMPz

File Upload Vulnerability Explained 🚨 Did you know that something as simple as a file upload form can become a hacker’s doorway into a system? A File Upload Vulnerability allows attackers to upload malicious files—like web shells or scripts—that can lead to: ✅ Remote Code Execution ✅ Data Breaches ✅ Complete Server Takeover 🔐 In my latest video on Secure7 YouTube Channel, I break down: How file upload vulnerabilities work Real-world attack scenarios Best practices to secure file upload functionality 👉 Watch now and strengthen your web application security! https://lnkd.in/g_g6bGda #CyberSecurity #EthicalHacking #WebSecurity #FileUploadVulnerability #Secure7