Preface
Why is there a need for another book on web attacks and exploitation? More than two decades have passed since Jeff “Rain Forest Puppy” Forristal first discussed the then-unknown SQL injection in the well-known Phrack e-zine in 1998.
The web plays a significant role in our daily lives and business operations. It has progressed from static web pages to the era of user-generated content known as Web 2.0, and now we have Web 3.0, a decentralized web that operates on blockchain technology.
Having been involved in web application security from its infancy, we find it fascinating to assess the current state of attacks and exploitation of web vulnerabilities. As suggested by the OWASP TOP 10, the nature of these vulnerabilities remains relatively ...
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