Today’s most common security vulnerabilities explained

A recent Secure Code Warrior survey reveals that 86% of developers do not prioritize application security, and 67% admit to knowingly shipping vulnerabilities in their code, often due to tight deadlines or a lack of understanding of what makes code vulnerable. The GitHub Security Lab aims to address this issue by finding vulnerabilities, amplifying research, and educating developers to secure open-source software. Common vulnerabilities include SQL injection, command injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF), each with specific risks and implications. GitHub offers security tools like CodeQL for code scanning and Dependabot for dependency management, both available for free to open-source projects, to help developers proactively detect and fix vulnerabilities. These tools also provide educational resources to improve developers' understanding of security threats and how to address them effectively.