How can under-maintained packages in the open-source ecosystem pose security vulnerabilities?
Saturday, 05 August 2023
by EITCA Academy
Under-maintained packages in the open-source ecosystem can indeed pose significant security vulnerabilities, particularly in the context of web applications. The open-source ecosystem is built upon the collaborative efforts of developers worldwide, who contribute to the development and maintenance of various software packages and libraries. However, not all packages receive equal attention and support from the
- Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/WASF Web Applications Security Fundamentals, Browser attacks, Browser architecture, writing secure code, Examination review
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Attack Vectors, Code Reviews, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Cybersecurity, Exploitation, JavaScript Library, Open-source Ecosystem, Remote Code Execution (RCE), Security Audits, Security Best Practices, Security Updates, Security Vulnerabilities, Under-maintained Packages, Web Applications