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Book SynopsisSecurity demands attention, given the frequency of attacks on web sites. This work explains the common types of attacks and how to write code that isn't susceptible to them. It covers such topics as preventing cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities; protecting against SQL injection attacks; and, complicating session hijacking attempts.
Trade ReviewYou've heard the nasty stories about PHP sites being wiped off the web by evil hackers? Sadly it's not scare-mongering as it does happen, and as much as we love PHP it needs proper security to keep your site safe from harm. Plenty of PHP books have the odd chapter on security but at last O'Reilly have published a whole volume dedicated to the cause, with all the code you'll need to keep everything in order. Each chapter covers a different aspect of the application, from form processing to database programming and session management. Written in a straight forward style, it's ideal for every PHP user, but at GBP20 you might expect a little more than just 100 pages." .NET, November 2005 "If you write PHP scripts, get a copy" - Alain Williams, news@UK, March 2006
Table of ContentsForeword Preface 1. Introduction PHP Features Principles Practices 2. Forms and URLs Forms and Data Semantic URL Attacks File Upload Attacks Cross-Site Scripting Cross-Site Request Forgeries Spoofed Form Submissions Spoofed HTTP Requests 3. Databases and SQL Exposed Access Credentials SQL Injection Exposed Data 4. Sessions and Cookies Cookie Theft Exposed Session Data Session Fixation Session Hijacking 5. Includes Exposed Source Code Backdoor URLs Filename Manipulation Code Injection 6. Files and Commands Traversing the Filesystem Remote File Risks Command Injection 7. Authentication and Authorization Brute Force Attacks Password Sniffing Replay Attacks Persistent Logins 8. Shared Hosting Exposed Source Code Exposed Session Data Session Injection Filesystem Browsing Safe Mode A. Configuration Directives B. Functions C. Cryptography Index
