5 Security Mistakes in Native PHP Apps (And How to Fix Them)

When building web applications using native PHP and MySQL, keeping your application secure requires clear defensive programming habits. Here are 5 common security gaps in native setups and how to handle them properly.

1. Raw Queries Instead of Prepared Statements

Passing unsanitized user inputs directly into SQL queries leads to SQL Injection (SQLi).

• Vulnerable:

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$query = "SELECT * FROM users WHERE email = '" . $_POST['email'] . "'";