insecure file handling
Insecure file handling refers to practices or vulnerabilities in software or systems that could lead to unauthorized access, manipulation, or exposure of files and data. It typically involves inadequate security implementations or improper handling of files, increasing the risk of data breaches or malicious activities.
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Related Concepts (16)
- buffer overflow vulnerabilities in file handling functions
- csrf attacks targeting file upload functionalities
- directory traversal attacks
- file disclosure vulnerabilities
- improper implementation of file access control
- insecure deserialization of files
- insecure file permissions
- insecure temporary file creation
- insufficient validation of file inputs
- malicious file execution
- path traversal attacks
- remote code execution through file handling
- unrestricted file upload
- unsanitized file inclusion
- web application exploitation
- xml external entity (xxe) attacks via file processing
Similar Concepts
- file handling
- file management
- file manipulation
- file system security
- inadequate secure coding practices
- insecure attachment
- insecure coding practices
- insecure cryptographic storage
- insecure deserialization
- insecure inter-process communication
- insecure memory access
- insecure token storage
- insecurity
- secure file storage
- secure file upload practices