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Learning SQLite for iOS

You're reading from   Learning SQLite for iOS Extend SQLite with mobile development skills to build great apps for iOS devices

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Product type Paperback
Published in Mar 2016
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ISBN-13 9781785288975
Length 154 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Preface 1. Introduction to SQL and SQLite FREE CHAPTER 2. Database Design Concepts 3. Administering the Database 4. Essentials of SQL 5. Exposing the C API 6. Using Swift with iOS and SQLite 7. iOS Development with PhoneGap and HTML5 8. More Features and Advances in SQLite Index

SQL injection attacks


Another issue with SQLite and SQL statements generally is SQL injection attacks. These can deface websites, result in data corruption, and also affect the reputation of your website and its customers. If the input to SQL parameters is direct, then a weakness could be penetrable. SQL data input must be checked and filtered to allow no one to change the current statement with data elements or even replace SQL statements to perform corrupt acts. This can be done using this statement:

SELECT * from property where property_name='%s';

The preceding code shows that an injection can take place where %s is the input string, and it can be changed to be something else, thus changing the outcome result. To protect SQL, constrain the input, use parameters with stored procedures, and use parameters with dynamic SQL to reduce the threats.

To prevent your website from being used for XSS or XSRF attacks, disallow the HTML tags in text input provided by users by using functions to find...

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