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The Theory and Implementation of InputValidator: A Semi-Automated Value-Level Bypass Testing Tool

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  • J. Miller

    (University of Alberta, Canada)

  • L. Zhang

    (University of Alberta, Canada)

  • E. Ofuonye

    (University of Alberta, Canada)

  • M. Smith

    (University of Calgary, Canada)

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The construction and testing of Web-based systems has become more complex and challenging because of continual innovations in technology. Security is a major concern, particularly for the deployment of mission critical applications. One of the principal vulnerabilities in Webbased systems revolves around insufficient and inappropriate input validation, a deficiency that can be exploited by attacks that bypass client-side checking. This article describes a partially automated mechanism, the tool InputValidator, which seeks to address this issue by sending test data directly to the server to test the robustness and security of the back-end software. The tool allows a user to construct, execute, and evaluate a number of test cases through a formfilling exercise instead of writing bespoke test code.

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  • J. Miller & L. Zhang & E. Ofuonye & M. Smith, 2008. "The Theory and Implementation of InputValidator: A Semi-Automated Value-Level Bypass Testing Tool," International Journal of Information Technology and Web Engineering (IJITWE), IGI Global, vol. 3(3), pages 28-45, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jitwe0:v:3:y:2008:i:3:p:28-45
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