Understanding Web Security Issues in Elixir and Phoenix Using OWASP Top 10

Michael Lubas presents a thorough introduction to web application security for Elixir and Phoenix developers with a focus on the OWASP Top 10. The article explains key security issues like Remote Code Execution (RCE) and Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) through practical examples and exercises using a deliberately vulnerable application called Potion Shop. It covers the nature of these vulnerabilities, their impact, and provides practical guidance on how to identify and fix them using tools like Sobelow and MixAudit. The article emphasizes the importance of understanding the security model of the software and adapting the learnings to your own web applications.