How can hidden input fields be utilized effectively in PHP form submissions for database updates?

Hidden input fields can be utilized effectively in PHP form submissions for database updates by passing along important data that should not be visible or editable by the user, such as the primary key of the record being updated. This allows the PHP script handling the form submission to identify the correct record in the database and update it accordingly. 

```php
<form method="post" action="update.php">
    <input type="hidden" name="id" value="<?php echo $id; ?>">
    <!-- Other form fields for updating data -->
    <input type="submit" value="Update">
</form>
```

In the above code snippet, a hidden input field named "id" is used to pass along the primary key of the record being updated. This data can then be accessed in the "update.php" script to identify the correct record in the database for updating.

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hidden input fields PHP form submissions database updates data manipulation security concerns

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