Everything Phish Herald has reported about input validation: 5 stories, newest first. Part of our Vulnerabilities coverage.
Remote code execution flaws in Apache Struts often bypass perimeter defences because the framework processes malicious data before standard input validation occurs.
Open redirects bypass browser security checks by masquerading as trusted domains, allowing attackers to steal session tokens or facilitate phishing campaigns without hosting their own infrastructure.
Proper input validation stops logic errors before they become exploits, reducing the need for expensive perimeter defences later in the development cycle.
Unrestricted file uploads allow attackers to execute code directly on your server, turning a simple document submission into a persistent backdoor that bypasses perimeter defences entirely.
A single directory path in a URL can bypass file storage controls and expose confidential data without requiring password authentication or complex exploits.