OWASP Top 10 2025 Analyzed

The OWASP Top 10 is a critical resource for cybersecurity professionals, outlining the most critical security risks to web applications. The 2025 update introduces new vulnerabilities and evolving threats. Below, we break down the key changes and provide actionable insights.

OWASP Top 10 2025 Key Risks

1. Broken Access Control – Unauthorized access due to misconfigured permissions.
2. Cryptographic Failures – Weak encryption leading to data exposure.
3. Injection Flaws – SQLi, NoSQLi, and command injection attacks.

4. Insecure Design – Architectural flaws enabling exploits.

1. Security Misconfiguration – Default settings, open cloud storage, and verbose errors.
2. Vulnerable Components – Outdated libraries/frameworks with known exploits.
3. Authentication Failures – Weak passwords, session hijacking, and MFA bypass.
4. Software & Data Integrity Failures – Code tampering and insecure CI/CD pipelines.
5. Security Logging & Monitoring Failures – Poor incident detection and response.
6. Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) – Exploiting server-side requests to internal systems.

You Should Know: Practical Cybersecurity Commands & Codes

1. Detecting Injection Vulnerabilities

• SQL Injection Test:

  sqlmap -u "http://example.com/login?user=test" --dbs
  

• Command Injection Check:

  nmap --script=http-command-injection.nse target.com
  

2. Testing Access Control

• Brute-Force Protection Check:

  hydra -l admin -P passwords.txt example.com http-post-form "/login:user=^USER^&pass=^PASS^:F=incorrect"
  

3. Security Misconfiguration Scan

• Nginx/Apache Hardening:

  grep -r "ServerTokens" /etc/httpd/ # Ensure "ServerTokens Prod" is set
  

4. Logging & Monitoring

• Fail2Ban for SSH Protection:

  sudo fail2ban-client status sshd
  

5. SSRF Exploitation Check

• Curl-Based SSRF Test:

  curl -v "http://example.com/fetch?url=http://internal-server.local"
  

What Undercode Say

The OWASP Top 10 2025 reinforces the need for proactive security measures. Key takeaways:
– Patch Management: Use `apt update && apt upgrade` regularly.
– Secure Coding: Implement SAST tools like semgrep.
– Network Hardening: Use `ufw enable` and `iptables -L` for firewall checks.
– Cloud Security: Scan S3 buckets with aws s3 ls s3://bucket-name --recursive.
– Automated Scans: Integrate `OWASP ZAP` (zap-cli quick-scan) into CI/CD.

Expected Output:

• A hardened web server with no critical OWASP vulnerabilities.
• Regular automated scans using `trivy` or dependency-check.
• Secure authentication via `JWT` or OAuth 2.0.

Relevant URLs:

1. Z-Security Courses
2. OWASP Official Site

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References:

Reported By: Zlatanh Owasp – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅

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