Secure Coding Practices

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WordPress db Injection: A Comprehensive Guide for Pen Testers and C-Suite

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WordPress, which began as a simple blogging platform in 2003, has evolved into one of the most widely used content management systems (CMS) globally. Currently powering over 40% of websites, WordPress has become synonymous with digital publishing—ranging from small personal blogs to large-scale enterprise solutions. For many C-level executives, WordPress represents an agile, cost-effective solution to rapidly establish and manage an online presence.
However, with extensive adoption comes amplified risk. The same features that make WordPress easy to use—such as its vibrant plugin ecosystem and open-source nature—can also create ripe opportunities for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities. WordPress database injection, often referred to more broadly as SQL injection (SQLi), stands out as a critical concern. Attackers who successfully execute a database injection can gain unauthorised access to sensitive data, manipulate website content, or even pivot to other parts of the organisation’s network.
WordPress relies on a MySQL (or MariaDB) database to store content, user data, plugin settings, and other critical information. An SQL injection attack leverages insecure code or configurations to inject malicious SQL queries into the database, allowing attackers to read, modify, or even delete data, and in some extreme cases, compromise the server itself.

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The OWASP Top 10: Injection Vulnerabilities

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Injection vulnerabilities rank among the most critical and persistent issues in web application security. Identified as one of the OWASP Top 10 security risks, these vulnerabilities pose significant threats to organisations of all sizes, potentially leading to data breaches, financial losses, and reputational damage.

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The HTTP Parameter Pollution (HPP): Protecting Web Applications with Robust Security Practices

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HTTP Parameter Pollution, or HPP, is a type of web security vulnerability where an attacker manipulates HTTP request parameters to bypass input validation, inject malicious payloads, or alter the intended behaviour of a web application. By injecting additional parameters or manipulating existing ones, attackers can trick the server into processing unintended actions. This form of attack can lead to a range of exploits, including SQL injections, cross-site scripting (XSS), and even unauthorised access.

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Securing the Supply Chain: A C-Suite Imperative for Minimising Risk and Maximising ROSI

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In today’s interconnected world, your organisation’s success hinges on your cybersecurity posture and the resilience of your entire supply chain. A seemingly innocuous breach at a third-party vendor can become a backdoor into your critical systems, exposing sensitive data, disrupting operations, and eroding customer trust. This is why securing the supply chain is not just a matter of IT and Information Security but a strategic imperative for every C-Suite executive.