# WebSocket Security Cheat Sheet — Testing WebSocket Security

> Origin validation: Connect from unauthorized domains Authentication bypass: Attempt connections without proper credentials Message injection: Send XSS, SQL injection, and command injection payloads DoS resistance: Test connection limits, message flooding, and oversized messages Session management: T

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Origin validation: Connect from unauthorized domains Authentication bypass: Attempt connections without proper credentials Message injection: Send XSS, SQL injection, and command injection payloads DoS resistance: Test connection limits, message flooding, and oversized messages Session management: Test session expiration and logout handling

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