Tag: nodejs

Briefly exploring core concepts around Node API security with regards to GraphQL and REST API design with code examples specific to Node.js application servers.

Briefly exploring the Node.js threat model to draw some opinions on whether Node.js is secure or not.

Learn how I discovered a Node.js core prototype pollution regression, its security implications, and why it didn't warrant a CVE. Luckily, I also fixed it for us!

Learn about Prototype Pollution in Node.js: what it is, how it works, and how to prevent it. Includes real-world examples and security best practices for developers.

Interestingly enough, the IDOR vulnerability type is found as a CVE more commonly in some languages rather than others. Why is that and how can you prevent it?

Are we going to settle the debate between raw SQL queries and ORMs once and for all? Let's explore the pros and cons of each approach and find the right balance between control and convenience.

Path traversal vulnerabilities were discovered in webpack and backstage npm packages. Learn secure coding practices to prevent path traversal attacks in Node.js applications.

A project fork is not without risks, and this time it's the safe-eval-2 npm package that is vulnerable to code injection attacks.

Learn how to secure your Node.js applications with the new Permissions Model, stay informed about security releases, and understand the Node.js Security Threat.

Learn about common Node.js security issues and how to mitigate them. This blog post covers Denial-of-Service (DoS) attacks, DNS rebinding attacks, unintended package publication, information exposure via timing attacks, and command injection vulnerabilities.