5 Common MERN Stack Security Mistakes To Avoid
5 common security mistakes in MERN stack apps: unsecured MongoDB, Express.js XSS vulnerabilities, exposing sensitive data in React state, outdated Node.js dependencies & authentication issues. Protect your app with a practical checklist!
As a developer, launching your MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) application is an exciting milestone. But before you celebrate, there’s one crucial question you need to ask yourself: Is your app secure? While we all focus on functionality and performance, security often takes a back seat — and this oversight can leave your app vulnerable to hackers. Here are five common mistakes in the MERN stack that hackers love to exploit, and how you can avoid them to safeguard your app and data. 1. The MongoDB “Trust Everyone” Configuration MongoDB is an incredible NoSQL databas...