How can I implement basic input validation in Java to prevent common web vulnerabilities

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I’m working on a Java web application, and I want to ensure that all user inputs are properly validated to prevent vulnerabilities like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and command injection. I’ve read that input validation is one of the most important defenses, but I’m not entirely sure how to implement it correctly.

What are the best practices for performing input validation in Java? Should I validate user input at the client-side, server-side, or both? Are there any libraries or built-in functions in Java that can help with input validation?
Oct 17, 2024 in Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking by Anupam
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To prevent common web vulnerabilities like SQL Injection, XSS, input validation is really crucial.

In Java, we can validate inputs on both the client-side for better user experience and server-side for better security.

Here's an example where we're using regular expressions in Java to validate input on the server-side:

public boolean isValidInput(String input) {
    // Only allow alphanumeric characters
    return input.matches("^[a-zA-Z0-9]+$");
}

Here, we can also use libraries like OWASP ESAPI for more advanced input validations:

import org.owasp.esapi.ESAPI;

public boolean isValidInput(String input) {
    return ESAPI.validator().isValidInput("Input", input, "SafeString", 100, false);
}
answered Oct 22, 2024 by CaLLmeDaDDY
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edited Mar 6

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