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
3 min readAug 10, 2023
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…
