OWASP Top Ten

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The OWASP Top Ten list is a list of the top 10 web application security vulnerabilities compiled and published by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), a non-profit organization focused on improving web application security.

• SQL INJECTION
  

         Malicious SQL code in database queries via web forms or other compositions

• SECURITY MISCONFIGURATIONS
  

         Incorrectly configured application security such as file and directory permissions, misconfigured HTTP headers, etc.

• BROKEN AUTHENTICATION
  

         incorrect authentication implementations

• CROSS-SITE SCRIPTING
  

          A web application allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

• EXPOSURE OF SENSITIVE DATA
  

          incorrect or deficient application security configuration

• INCORRECT DESERIALIZATION
  

         A web application deserializes untrusted data without proper validation.

• XML EXTERNAL ENTITY
  

         An application processes XML untrusted without proper validation

• INADEQUATE ENVIRONMENT CONTROL
  

          Use of components that have known vulnerabilities or have not been properly updated or patched

• INADEQUATE ACCESS CONTROL
  

          Lack of adequate access restrictions.

• REDIRECTION AND OPEN FORWARDING
  

          An application allows attackers to redirect users to malicious sites or perform unauthorized actions.