SSI injection is a form of attack that can be used to compromise web sites that contain SSI (server-side include). An SSI is a variable value-type "Modified" date that a server can be placed in an HTML file. Before sending the file to the person making the request, the server tries in the file CGI (common gateway interface) environment variables, and inserts the appropriate values in places "," statements appear. In SSI injection, variable values are changed by an external hacker. This may allow a hacker to add, modify or delete HTML files on the server. It can also provide opportunities for hackers to gain access to server resources.
According to security experts, the main reason why SSI injection and even exploits are on the rise is the fact that the implementation of security is not sufficiently emphasized in the development of software. To protect the integrity of applications and websites, experts recommend implementing simple precautions during development, such as controlling the type and number of characters that are accepted by the web servers on the part of users.
According to security experts, the main reason why SSI injection and even exploits are on the rise is the fact that the implementation of security is not sufficiently emphasized in the development of software. To protect the integrity of applications and websites, experts recommend implementing simple precautions during development, such as controlling the type and number of characters that are accepted by the web servers on the part of users.
