Web Security: Common Vulnerabilities And Their Mitigation - Wrapping up the OWASP top 10 list

The video tutorial covers various security vulnerabilities in web applications, focusing on the OWASP Top Ten list. It discusses security misconfiguration, sensitive data exposure, missing function level access control, using components with known vulnerabilities, and unvalidated redirects and forwards. Each section explains the risks associated with these vulnerabilities and provides examples and recommendations for mitigating them.

What is security misconfiguration and why is it a concern for web applications?

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Explain the risks associated with running a web server in debug mode in a production environment.

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What steps can be taken to mitigate the risks associated with outdated third-party software?

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What measures should be taken to protect sensitive data during transmission?

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Describe the implications of missing function level access control in web applications.

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What are the dangers of using components with known vulnerabilities in web applications?

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How can unvalidated redirects and forwards pose a security risk?

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