What Is an Application Vulnerability? 8 Common Types

The article provides an overview of web application vulnerabilities, why securing applications matters, eight common vulnerability categories (SQL injection, XSS, broken authentication, XXE, IDOR, misconfigurations, unpatched software, CSRF), and seven mitigation strategies (bug bounty programs, limiting failed login attempts with MFA, enforcing RBAC/least privilege, penetration testing, enhanced logging and monitoring, patch management, and code scanning with SAST/DAST/SCA). It concludes with a promotion of Legit Security’s platform for integrating with the SDLC to consolidate findings and continuously monitor for risks and compliance.