NoSQL Injection Attack
NoSQL databases, unlike SQL databases, do not use a structured query language to access data. They are used for handling large amounts of unstructured data. However, this makes them prone to NoSQL injection attacks.
A NoSQL injection attack is when an attacker exploits vulnerabilities in a NoSQL database to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. This can happen when the input from a user is not properly sanitized or validated, allowing the attacker to insert malicious code into the query.
For example, an attacker could exploit a vulnerability in a NoSQL database to bypass authentication rules, read, modify or delete data, or even execute arbitrary code on the server.
To prevent NoSQL injection attacks, it is important to use proper input validation and sanitization techniques, limit access to the database, and use encryption to protect sensitive data.