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 a potential risk of running a web server in debug mode in a production environment?

• Exposure of sensitive information

• Enhanced security

• Reduced error messages

• Improved performance

What should be done with services that are not in use on a web server?

• Keep them running for future use

• Ignore them

• Update them regularly

• Stop or uninstall them

Which protocol should be used to ensure secure data transmission over the internet?

• SMTP

• HTTPS

• HTTP

• FTP

How can sensitive data be protected during storage?

• By using plain text

• By using simple passwords

• By storing in a public database

• By encrypting and hashing passwords

What is a common consequence of missing function level access control?

• Unauthorized access to APIs

• Increased server speed

• Reduced server load

• Improved user experience

Why is it important to avoid using components with known vulnerabilities?

• They are expensive

• They require more maintenance

• They may not be compatible with new software

• They can be exploited by attackers

What is a risk associated with unvalidated redirects and forwards?

• Users may experience slower page loads

• Users can be redirected to malicious sites

• Users will see outdated content

• Users will have limited access to the site