Express Mongo Sanitize
Sanitize your express payload to prevent MongoDB operator injection.
Overview:
Express Mongo Sanitize is a middleware for Express 4.x that helps sanitize user-supplied data to prevent MongoDB Operator Injection. By removing or replacing keys and characters that are reserved for MongoDB operators, this module enhances security by preventing malicious users from executing arbitrary JavaScript on the database.
Features:
- Sanitizes user-supplied data: Removes keys starting with a $ or containing a . from req.body, req.query, req.headers, or req.params.
- Prevents MongoDB Operator Injection: Helps prevent malicious users from changing the context of a database operation.
- Configurable options: Users can choose to completely remove prohibited keys or replace them with designated characters.
- Dry run mode: Allows users to run the middleware in dry run mode.
Summary:
Express Mongo Sanitize is a valuable middleware for Express developers looking to enhance the security of their applications by preventing MongoDB Operator Injection. By sanitizing user-supplied data and removing or replacing prohibited keys, this module helps protect the database from malicious users aiming to execute arbitrary JavaScript. Its configurable options, dry run mode, and direct Node Modules API make it a versatile tool for securing Express applications.
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