Common Web App Attack Techniques

Summary

Beyond the specific OWASP categories — techniques like directory traversal, command injection, and file upload abuse recur across many vulnerability types and are worth recognizing as patterns.

• 1Practice identifying a directory traversal vulnerability in a legal practice lab.
• 2Learn the general pattern: unvalidated user input reaching a sensitive operation (file access, command execution).
• 3Build a personal mental checklist of 'what could this input actually do' when reviewing any app.