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owasp top10 vulnerabilites checklist
1. Injection
Ensure that all user inputs are sanitized and validated.
Implement input validation frameworks.
Use whitelisting for acceptable input formats.
Trim input data to remove unnecessary whitespace.
Escape special characters in user inputs.
Regularly update validation rules based on new threats.
Use prepared statements and parameterized queries for database access.
Utilize libraries that support prepared statements.
Bind user input parameters securely.
Avoid constructing queries directly with user input.
Review existing queries to ensure they use parameters.
Test for SQL injection vulnerabilities regularly.
Avoid dynamic SQL queries that concatenate user input.
Refactor existing code to use static queries.
Implement strict code reviews for SQL queries.
Use ORM (Object-Relational Mapping) frameworks.
Educate developers on the risks of dynamic SQL.
Regularly audit code for insecure query patterns.
2. Broken Authentication
Implement multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Use secure password storage mechanisms (e.g., hashing with bcrypt).
Ensure session management is secure (e.g., using secure cookies).
3. Sensitive Data Exposure
Use HTTPS to encrypt data in transit.
Encrypt sensitive data at rest.
Implement strong access controls to sensitive data.
4. XML External Entities (XXE)
Disable XML external entity processing in your XML parsers.
Use less complex data formats such as JSON when possible.
Validate and sanitize all XML inputs.
5. Broken Access Control
Implement role-based access controls (RBAC).
Ensure that access controls are enforced on the server side.
Regularly test access controls to prevent unauthorized access.
6. Security Misconfiguration
Regularly update and patch applications and dependencies.
Review security settings for servers, databases, and frameworks.
Disable unnecessary features and services.
7. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Validate and sanitize all user inputs.
Use Content Security Policy (CSP) to mitigate XSS risks.
Encode output to prevent execution of scripts.
8. Insecure Deserialization
Avoid deserializing untrusted data.
Implement integrity checks on serialized objects.
Use alternative data formats that do not require deserialization.
9. Using Components with Known Vulnerabilities
Regularly update third-party libraries and frameworks.
Monitor and assess the security of all components in use.
Use tools to identify and manage vulnerabilities in dependencies.
10. Insufficient Logging & Monitoring
Implement logging for all critical actions and events.
Ensure logs are stored securely and monitored for suspicious activity.
Regularly review logs and responses to incidents.
This checklist provides foundational steps to mitigate the risks associated with the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
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