In the middle of March 2022, Zenity research team discovered a sandbox-escape vulnerability in Code by Zapier, a service used by Zapier to execute custom code as part of a Zap. Exploiting this vulnerability, any user could take full control over the execution environment of their entire account allowing them to manipulate results and steal sensitive data. For example, a Zapier user could take control over the admin’s custom code execution environment.
On 28th of August fortbridge.co.uk reported a vulnerability in csurf middleware – expressjs supporting library that enables CSRF protection in expressjs. As of 13th of September csurf library has been deprecated with no plans to fix the vulnerabilities. There is no viable alternative for csurf middleware now.
Security and compliance has a major role in every organization. Businesses are nothing without the trust and loyalty of their customers, and for many companies — from early-stage startups to multinational corporations — winning that trust starts by demonstrating that you have the correct security controls in place. Internationally-recognized compliance standards, such as ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, and SOC 2, make up the industry-standard goals that most businesses and organizations pursue.
SMTP Injection vulnerabilities are often misunderstood by developers and security professionals, and missed by static analysis products. This blog will discuss how common SMTP Injection vulnerabilities can exist in libraries and applications, and provide tips for finding and remediating them quickly.
September 14, 2022: Check out our new and improved cheat sheet for containerizing Node.js web applications with Docker! Are you looking for best practices on how to build Node.js Docker images for your web applications? Then you’ve come to the right place! The following article provides production-grade guidelines for building optimized and secure Node.js Docker images. You’ll find it helpful regardless of the Node.js application you aim to build.
Cloud computing has created the most profound shift in information technology in recent memory. Leveraging cloud technology, companies can build, deploy, and scale their applications faster than ever. But the adoption of cloud native tools and processes also brings new security challenges. Between complex cloud infrastructure and the expansion of cloud-based services, malicious actors have access to a bigger attack surface than they did even a few years ago.
Web application security is crucial for any organization that relies on web-based applications. Learn about the importance of web application security and best practices for keeping your organization safe. The importance of web application security cannot be overstated. As organizations move towards web-based applications and services to run their business and connect with customers, it is becoming more vital than ever to secure those systems from malicious attacks.
