Code Injection
Code Injection is a security vulnerability that allows an attacker to introduce or “inject” malicious code into a program or web application, exploiting vulnerabilities in the application’s input validation mechanisms. This can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and control over the vulnerable system. Common forms include SQL injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and Remote Code Execution (RCE). Mitigating code injection threats requires rigorous input validation, use of prepared statements with parameterized queries, and adopting secure coding practices.