What are the differences between SQL Injection and CSRF?

What are the differences between SQL Injection and CSRF?

SQL Injection (SQLi) is a code injection technique that exploits vulnerabilities in an application's software by inserting malicious SQL statements. CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery), on the other hand, tricks a user into executing unwanted actions on a web application in which they're authenticated.

Can you give me examples of each?

Sure! An example of SQLi would be entering a malicious SQL query in a login form to bypass authentication. For CSRF, an example would be a user clicking a link in an email that triggers a fund transfer on a banking site without their consent.

How can I protect my application from these attacks?

To protect against SQLi, use prepared statements and parameterized queries. For CSRF, implement anti-CSRF tokens and ensure that state-changing requests require authentication.

Are there any tools to test for these vulnerabilities?

Yes, tools like SQLMap can be used for SQLi testing, while CSRF Tester can help identify CSRF vulnerabilities.