BYInputValidationDemo

This is a demo application to explain the importance of server side input validation. The demo is cartering to those interested in application security or general application developer.

For details check my blog post here

Dependencies

1. Python 2.7.x

2. Python Flask framework for server side hosting

Usage

1. Make sure dependencies are installed.

2. Download this application from github

3. Open your terminal, go to the application folder and type python app.py.

4. Open your browser and type localhost:50000 to gain access to application

Function switching

To enable vulnerable code

1. Locate app.py file and remove comment from line 12-16
2. Comment off line 19-30
3. Restart server

To enable fixed code

1. Locate app.py file and remove comment from line 19-30
2. Comment off line 12-16
3. Restart server