Why React Applications Get Hacked in the Real-World

Explore the vulnerabilities in React applications and learn how to prevent security breaches in this 45-minute conference talk from Hack in Paris. Discover why React's robust security standards may not be enough to protect your application from real-world hacking attempts. Gain insights into common pitfalls, such as misusing escape hatch APIs and insecurely passing props to components. Learn to identify and avoid Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities caused by improper handling of user input. Led by Liran Tal, a GitHub Star and renowned expert in web and Node.js security, this talk provides practical knowledge on securing React applications. Benefit from Tal's extensive experience in open source communities, his work with the OpenJS Foundation, and his leadership in the Node.js ecosystem security working group.