Original Post: Securing file upload. File uploads — a very useful & fast way… | by Team Merlin | Government Digital Products, Singapore | Oct, 2024
The article discusses the importance of securing file uploads in web applications due to the inherent risks they pose, such as exposure to malware, denial-of-service attacks, and other vulnerabilities. It emphasizes the need for comprehensive security measures including setting requirements with whitelisted file extensions, implementing both client and server-side verifications, quarantining files until they’re verified safe, and applying the least privilege principle. These steps help protect systems from malicious files and provide secure handling of uploaded content.
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