Exploring GraphQL in Web Application Pentesting: Vulnerabilities and Security Best Practices — 1 | 2023

Unveiling the Risks and Rewards of GraphQL for Web Applications and How to Secure Your Implementation | Karthikeyan Nagaraj

Karthikeyan Nagaraj
3 min readAug 10, 2023

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Introduction

  • GraphQL, a query language for APIs, has gained significant traction in modern web application development due to its flexibility and efficiency in data retrieval.
  • However, this rise in popularity has also attracted the attention of malicious actors seeking to exploit vulnerabilities in GraphQL implementations.
  • In this article, we will explore the security implications of GraphQL in web applications and delve into effective pentesting techniques and security best practices.

I. Understanding GraphQL: A Brief Overview

1.1 What is GraphQL?

  • GraphQL is an open-source query language developed by Facebook that enables clients to request specific data from the server.
  • Unlike traditional REST APIs, which expose multiple endpoints with predefined data structures, GraphQL offers a single endpoint and allows clients to define the structure of…

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Karthikeyan Nagaraj
Karthikeyan Nagaraj

Written by Karthikeyan Nagaraj

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