Description: JSON injection is a type of cyber attack that targets web applications that use JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) to exchange data. This type of attack occurs when an attacker manages to insert malicious data into a JSON structure that the application processes without proper validation. Like other forms of injection, such as SQL injection, JSON injection can allow an attacker to manipulate application logic, access sensitive data, or execute unauthorized commands. The vulnerability arises from a lack of validation and sanitization of input data, allowing malicious JSON to be interpreted as part of the application’s logic. JSON injection can be particularly dangerous in applications that rely on interaction with APIs, as a successful attack can compromise data integrity and the overall security of the application. The growing popularity of JSON as a data exchange format in modern applications has led to increased attention to this vulnerability, highlighting the need to implement secure and robust coding practices to protect applications against such attacks.
