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Does EPSS score vulnerabilities that have no CVE ID?
EPSS scores published CVEs, so an advisory with no CVE ID has no EPSS score. Here is how to handle those findings, such as malicious package reports.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Does encrypting a database column stop SQL injection from leaking it?
Not by itself. If the app decrypts on read, an injected query through the app can return plaintext. What column encryption covers and what it does not.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Does DPoP protect a mobile app if malware is on the phone?
DPoP stops a stolen token being replayed from another device, but not code running inside the client. What RFC 9449 says about its own limits.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Does disabling Jupyter terminals make the server more secure?
Turning off the terminal feature removes a menu item, not the capability. The Jupyter docs say anything done in a terminal can be done in a notebook.
Oct 19, 20263 min read
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Does deleting dead code reduce vulnerability findings in a legacy app?
Deleting dead code and unused dependencies removes findings at the source. Here is how to find what is safe to delete in a legacy app and verify it.
Oct 19, 20263 min read
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Does deleting a vulnerable image tag from the registry fix the exposure?
No. Deleting a tag stops pulls of that tag, but running pods, node caches, mirrors and digest references keep the image. What to do instead.
Oct 19, 20264 min read
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Does changing the WordPress table prefix stop SQL injection?
No. A custom prefix may stop some automated attacks that assume wp_, but it does not fix the flaw. Patch the code and limit database privileges.
Oct 19, 20263 min read
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Does blocking a browser extension also remove it from laptops?
Blocking stops new installs, but copies already on laptops depend on the browser. Edge disables, Firefox removes, and Chrome has a separate removed mode.
Oct 19, 20263 min read
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Does app store review mean an app is safe to install?
Store review screens for malware and rule breaks, but it is not a guarantee. Apple's own guidelines say so. Here is what review does and does not cover.
Oct 19, 20263 min read
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