How the attack occurs

Injection vulnerabilities occur when an attacker sends malicious data into a program that is then processed as part of a command or query. This often happens when user input is not properly validated or sanitized, allowing the attacker to manipulate the application's behavior.

Typically carried out by malicious hackers who seek to exploit vulnerabilities in web applications, APIs, or systems that handle user inputs without proper validation.

Injection attacks occur when an application accepts user input without adequate sanitization or validation, allowing attackers to manipulate queries, commands, or statements executed by the system.

SQL injection, one of the most common types, enables attackers to interfere with a database query, potentially giving them access to sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, or even full database control.

How an attack could hurt your organization

Attackers could gain unauthorized access to sensitive customer or company data, leading to a data breach that could damage the company's reputation.

Direct financial impact can occur through the theft of financial data, intellectual property, or ransom demands after compromising critical systems.

A successful injection attack can result in the exposure of protected information, leading to non-compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR or HIPAA, resulting in hefty fines.

Attackers can execute commands that corrupt databases, delete critical information, or shut down services, leading to operational downtime and loss of customer trust.