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Raj Yadav
Lalita Choudhary
Keywords:
PHP Security, Web Application Security, OWASP Top 10, Secure Coding, Vulnerability Mitigation.
Abstract:
Web application security has become a major concern in modern software development due to the rapid growth of internet-based services and the increasing volume of sensitive data handled by web platforms. PHP-based web applications are widely adopted because of their simplicity, flexibility, and open-source ecosystem; however, they are also frequent targets of cyberattacks owing to insecure coding practices, misconfigurations, weak authentication mechanisms, and limited security awareness among developers. Analyzes the Top 10 web application security risks identified by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) and examines their impact on PHP-based web applications. The study proposes a multi-layered security approach that integrates secure coding practices, framework-level security mechanisms, and infrastructure-level controls to mitigate common vulnerabilities. Secure development techniques such as input validation, parameterized queries, output encoding, proper session management, and the use of security-focused PHP frameworks are discussed in detail.
The study investigates prevalent attack vectors, including SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), broken authentication, and security misconfiguration. The findings emphasize the importance of adopting a Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SSDLC), conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, and improving developer security awareness to enhance the overall resilience of PHP-based web applications.
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International Journal of Recent Research and Review
ISSN: 2277-8322
Vol. XIX, Issue 1
March 2026
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PUBLISHED
March 2026
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Vol. XIX, Issue 1
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Articles
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