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I found a useful resource containing a whole list of academic papers on web-application security.

This list represents an attempt to collect academic papers on the subject of Web application security sorted by the year of publication.

Hacking web applications has become a big thing in the last 5 years, just look at the number of holes found in common PHP applications.

It has papers from 2004-2006.

Subjects cover a good range including:

• SQLrand: Preventing SQL Injection Attacks
• Bypass Testing of Web Applications
• Defining a Set of Common Benchmarks for Web Application Security
• The Essence of Command Injection Attacks in Web Applications
• A Practical Approach for Defeating a Wide Range of Attacks

You can find the resource here:

Academic Papers in Web Application Security

Vulnerabilities in custom web applications are the most common flaws I find during penetration testing nowadays. It is a very important area and these papers should help your knowledge on both sides of the fence.