Like any other programming language or framework, Node.js is susceptible to every type of web app exposure. Although the basis of Node.js is secure, third-party packages may need more security standards to safeguard your web app. The study says that 14% of the NPM (Node Package Manager) ecosystem is impacted and 54% of the NPM ecosystem is about to be impacted indirectly. By Kiran Malvi.
NPM or the Node.js Package Manager is globally one of the largest open-source package ecosystems. This rich ecosystem has caused a boost in the app’s functionality and developer productivity.
The article then mentions these practices:
- Restrict XSS attacks by validating user inputs
- Abstain from data leaks
- Utilize security linters
- Implement access control on each request
- Secure deserialization
- Execute HTTP response headers
… and more. For the full list together with good solution suggestions for each of these follow the link to the full article.
Since Node.js libraries and frameworks allow app developers and engineers to create unique and complicated systems, they also expose those systems to lots of vulnerabilities. Staying ahead of modern Node.js security practices will help app developers create more secure systems for users. Nice one!
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