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Critical File Upload Vulnerabilities: Exploits and Mitigation Strategies

Almost every application features a file upload function, from sharing documents to images. Without proper security measures, this seemingly innocuous feature can become a gateway for serious exploits, including Remote Code Execution (RCE). Securing file uploads is crucial for safeguarding both your application and its users.

In this blog, we'll delve into common vulnerabilities and effective strategies to protect against them.

Part One: What is File Upload functionality?
Part Two: How a File Upload Functionality can be exploited?
Part Three: File Upload Vulnerability Exploits
Part Four: File Upload security check bypasses
Part Five: Through a Life Exploit
Part Six: Mitigation
Part Seven: Conclusion

Click here to know the details: Critical File Upload Vulnerabilities: Exploits and Mitigation Strategies

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