• Online, Self-Paced

This lab simulates a Weak File Upload Validation vulnerability found in the Let See Cyber Range. The challenge includes a Web App developed in Python that fails to implement the security principle of “Validate all Untrusted Input Before Using”.

Using Visual Studio Code, participants will analyze code to identify and mitigate instances of “Failure to validate input in file upload”.

Learning Objectives

On successful completion of this course, learners should have the knowledge and skills required to:

  • Apply strategic principles to keep Python applications safe
  • Discover XXE attacks
  • Fix XXE vulnerabilities in Python

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Risk Management
  • Software Development

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

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