Early CCS Injection Attack
Early CCS Injection Attack is a type of cyber attack that targets web applications. In this attack, the hacker injects malicious code into the application’s server-side code to gain access to sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and other personal data.
The term “CCS” stands for Cascading Style Sheets, which are used to control the visual appearance of web pages. The attack is called “early” because it takes advantage of a vulnerability in the server-side code before the application has a chance to fully load the CSS files.
One common method of carrying out an Early CCS Injection Attack is through SQL injection. This involves inserting SQL commands into input fields on a website, with the aim of manipulating the server-side code and gaining access to sensitive information.
To protect against this type of attack, website developers can implement a number of security measures, such as input validation and sanitization, using prepared statements for database queries, and implementing secure coding practices. Regular security audits and penetration testing can also help to identify and address vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by hackers.