Vulnerabilities
WordPress Theme Vulnerabilities: Mechanics, Risks and Mitigation
Theme code executes with server privileges, meaning a single insecure template file can grant attackers full control over the database and file system.
input validation
Everything TechSec Observer has reported about input validation: 5 stories, newest first. Part of our Vulnerabilities coverage.
Vulnerabilities
What is LDAP Injection: Mechanics, Risks and Secure Coding Practices
LDAP injection bypasses authentication by manipulating directory queries, often exploiting legacy systems that lack modern sanitisation standards.
Vulnerabilities
WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities: What They Are and How They Exploit Your Site
Most plugin flaws arise from trusting user input without validation, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or steal data silently.
Vulnerabilities
Command Injection: How Unsanitised Input Breaks Your Shell
Command injection allows attackers to execute arbitrary system commands by exploiting applications that pass user data directly to the underlying operating system shell.
AI
Prevent Prompt Injection Attacks: Practical Defences for AI Systems
Input sanitisation fails against modern language models; you must separate system instructions from user data using strict architectural boundaries.