I didn't say it's the same. I only wanted to give an example of another hack posibility
Originally Posted by r63
SQL and XSS are two different things. Using Mysql real escape string doesn't fully protect you against code injection either. You also need to remove all html tags using strip-tags.
I know. I never said it's the same. I only wanted to give an example of another hack posibility
Write <script type="text/javascript">alert("idk");</script> into any search bar or input field in your CMS and you should understand what I mean. I am writing this on my phone so if I've missed any < > or "s that's why.
I don't see a point of using such HTML tags, onto such CMS. Just makes it clear obvious that it's full of Exploits and that the whole title is just misleading.