Seattle Java User Group: Detect complex code patterns using Semgrep

A walk through of practical and real-world Semgrep examples for Java

Pablo Estrada
October 7th, 2021
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In this talk, Kurt Boberg from Chegg and Daghan Altas from r2c show how to use Semgrep to detect complex code patterns in Java, with a particular focus on real-word and practical examples including detection of SQL injections, reverse shells, and XML external entity injections.

Thanks to the Seattle Java User Group for hosting this event!

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Semgrep lets security teams partner with developers and shift left organically, without introducing friction. Semgrep gives security teams confidence that they are only surfacing true, actionable issues to developers, and makes it easy for developers to fix these issues in their existing environments.