“Before injection, understanding” — What every hacker needs to master before exploiting a NoSQL…
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Summary
The transition from SQL databases to NoSQL has meant many developers have let their guards down, assuming NoSQL databases are immune to the types of attacks that affect SQL databases.
NoSQL injection is a real threat, though, and hackers are increasingly targeting NoSQL databases, particularly MongoDB, which is widely used as it is free and easy to set up.
All databases should be secured properly, whether they are SQL or NoSQL, to protect valuable data from malicious actors.
NoSQL injection works in a similar way to SQL injection, via the injection of malicious data into an unsecured input point, allowing the attacker to gain access, modify or delete data, or even take control of the entire database.
One of the biggest risks is posed by exposed APIs, which are often overlooked as a security risk but are often directly connected to the database; if these are not properly secured, hackers can access the database through these pathways.