Navigating Web Application Security: A Survey of Vulnerabilities and Detection Solutions

2023 IEEE 64th International Scientific Conference on Information Technology and Management Science of Riga Technical University (ITMS 2023): Proceedings 2023
Agnija Onukrane, Heinrihs Kristians Skrodelis, Gaļina Merkurjeva, Andrejs Romānovs

In an increasingly digital world, web-based applications have become the cornerstone of business operations and personal activities. However, this widespread use also exposes these platforms to a variety of security vulnerabilities. This paper aims to shed light on the pressing question: “How secure are our web applications?” Through an exhaustive review of existing literature, we catalog the most frequently mentioned vulnerabilities of web applications and cloud-hosted services, as well as the tools commonly cited for their detection. This survey serves as a critical resource for cybersecurity professionals, policy makers, and anyone invested in web security, emphasizing the need for vigilant cybersecurity measures.

Keywords
Cybersecurity Tools , Cloud Services , Security Vulnerabilities , Web Applications
DOI
10.1109/ITMS59786.2023.10317708
Hyperlink
https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10317708

Onukrane, A., Skrodelis, H., Merkurjeva, G., Romānovs, A. Navigating Web Application Security: A Survey of Vulnerabilities and Detection Solutions. In: 2023 IEEE 64th International Scientific Conference on Information Technology and Management Science of Riga Technical University (ITMS 2023): Proceedings, Latvia, Riga, 5-6 October, 2023. Piscataway, NJ: IEEE, 2023, pp.1-6. ISBN 979-8-3503-7030-0. e-ISBN 979-8-3503-7029-4. ISSN 2771-6953. e-ISSN 2771-6937. Available from: doi:10.1109/ITMS59786.2023.10317708

Publication language
English (en)