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An application allows users to upload profile pictures, but fails to properly validate the file type and size, leading to arbitrary code execution on the server. Which OWASP Top 10 category does this scenario primarily fall under?
An application allows users to upload profile pictures, but fails to properly validate the file type and size, leading to arbitrary code execution on the server. Which OWASP Top 10 category does this scenario primarily fall under?
- A06:2022 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
- A05:2022 - Security Misconfiguration
- A03:2022 - Injection
- A08:2022 - Software and Data Integrity Failures (correct)
A web application uses a third-party library that is known to have a critical SQL injection vulnerability. Despite the known risk, the library is not updated because it would require significant code refactoring. Which OWASP Top 10 category does this best represent?
A web application uses a third-party library that is known to have a critical SQL injection vulnerability. Despite the known risk, the library is not updated because it would require significant code refactoring. Which OWASP Top 10 category does this best represent?
- A06:2022 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components (correct)
- A05:2022 - Security Misconfiguration
- A03:2022 - Injection
- A04:2022 - Insecure Design
A company's internal application uses default administrative credentials that were never changed after installation. This oversight allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. Which OWASP Top 10 category relates to this vulnerability?
A company's internal application uses default administrative credentials that were never changed after installation. This oversight allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. Which OWASP Top 10 category relates to this vulnerability?
- A01:2022 - Broken Access Control
- A05:2022 - Security Misconfiguration (correct)
- A07:2022 - Identification and Authentication Failures
- A09:2022 - Security Logging and Monitoring Failures
An application's logging system fails to record authentication attempts, privilege escalations, and other security-relevant events. This makes it nearly impossible to detect and respond to security breaches in a timely manner. Which OWASP Top 10 category is most relevant here?
An application's logging system fails to record authentication attempts, privilege escalations, and other security-relevant events. This makes it nearly impossible to detect and respond to security breaches in a timely manner. Which OWASP Top 10 category is most relevant here?
A web application allows users to input data that is directly incorporated into database queries without proper sanitization. This results in an attacker being able to modify the query to extract sensitive information. Which OWASP Top 10 category is MOST applicable?
A web application allows users to input data that is directly incorporated into database queries without proper sanitization. This results in an attacker being able to modify the query to extract sensitive information. Which OWASP Top 10 category is MOST applicable?
A mobile application stores user passwords using a reversible encryption algorithm. An attacker gains access to the database and is able to easily decrypt all user passwords. Which OWASP Top 10 category is most directly implicated?
A mobile application stores user passwords using a reversible encryption algorithm. An attacker gains access to the database and is able to easily decrypt all user passwords. Which OWASP Top 10 category is most directly implicated?
An application lacks rate limiting on its password reset endpoint. This allows an attacker to repeatedly request password reset links for multiple users, potentially flooding their inboxes or locking them out of their accounts. Which OWASP Top 10 category is most relevant?
An application lacks rate limiting on its password reset endpoint. This allows an attacker to repeatedly request password reset links for multiple users, potentially flooding their inboxes or locking them out of their accounts. Which OWASP Top 10 category is most relevant?
A server-side application receives a URL from a user and uses it to make an internal HTTP request without proper validation. An attacker manipulates the URL to point to an internal service, gaining access to sensitive information. Which OWASP Top 10 category does this attack fall under?
A server-side application receives a URL from a user and uses it to make an internal HTTP request without proper validation. An attacker manipulates the URL to point to an internal service, gaining access to sensitive information. Which OWASP Top 10 category does this attack fall under?
An organization uses a CI/CD pipeline to automate the deployment of its applications. However, the pipeline lacks integrity checks, allowing an attacker to inject malicious code into the build process, which is then deployed to production. Which OWASP Top 10 category is MOST closely associated with this vulnerability?
An organization uses a CI/CD pipeline to automate the deployment of its applications. However, the pipeline lacks integrity checks, allowing an attacker to inject malicious code into the build process, which is then deployed to production. Which OWASP Top 10 category is MOST closely associated with this vulnerability?
A patient portal allows users to view the medical records of other patients by simply changing the ID parameter in the URL, without any additional authorization checks. What OWASP Top 10 category is this an example of?
A patient portal allows users to view the medical records of other patients by simply changing the ID parameter in the URL, without any additional authorization checks. What OWASP Top 10 category is this an example of?
Flashcards
Broken Access Control
Broken Access Control
Unauthorized access or modification of sensitive data due to flawed access controls.
Cryptographic Failures
Cryptographic Failures
Exposure of sensitive data due to weak or missing encryption.
Injection
Injection
Improper handling of untrusted data leading to injection attacks.
Insecure Design
Insecure Design
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Security Misconfiguration
Security Misconfiguration
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Outdated Components
Outdated Components
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Authentication Failures
Authentication Failures
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Data Integrity Failures
Data Integrity Failures
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Logging/Monitoring Failures
Logging/Monitoring Failures
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Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
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Study Notes
- The OWASP Top 10 2022 lists the most critical web application security risks.
A01:2022 - Broken Access Control
- Unauthorized access or modification of sensitive data occurs due to improper access controls.
- Remediation involves implementing least privilege, enforcing role-based access control, logging access control failures, and conducting regular access reviews.
A02:2022 - Cryptographic Failures
- Weak or missing encryption practices expose sensitive data.
- Employ strong encryption (TLS 1.2+), avoid hardcoded keys, securely store secrets, and adhere to industry best practices for cryptography.
A03:2022 - Injection
- Improper handling of untrusted data results in SQL, NoSQL, OS command, or LDAP injection attacks.
- Use parameterized queries, input validation, and avoid dynamic queries or direct execution of user input to remediate.
A04:2022 - Insecure Design
- Architectural flaws introduce security weaknesses from the outset.
- Follow secure design principles, conduct threat modeling, and implement security in the software development lifecycle to prevent.
A05:2022 - Security Misconfiguration
- Default settings, unnecessary features, or improperly configured security mechanisms create vulnerabilities.
- Harden configurations, disable unnecessary services, use secure defaults, and regularly review security settings.
A06:2022 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
- The use of third-party components exposes known security flaws.
- Regularly update dependencies, monitor vulnerability databases, and remove unsupported components.
A07:2022 - Identification and Authentication Failures
- Weak authentication mechanisms allow unauthorized access.
- Use multi-factor authentication (MFA), secure password storage (bcrypt, PBKDF2, Argon2), and implement proper session management.
A08:2022 - Software and Data Integrity Failures
- Trusting unverified data sources, such as untrusted updates, insecure CI/CD pipelines, or insecure deserialization, leads to failures.
- Use signed updates, integrity verification mechanisms, and secure CI/CD pipelines to prevent.
A09:2022 - Security Logging and Monitoring Failures
- The absence of proper logging and monitoring hinders the detection of security incidents.
- Implement centralized logging, enable alerts for suspicious activities, and conduct regular security audits.
A10:2022 - Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
- Attackers can force the server to make unintended requests, which results in data exposure or internal network access.
- Validate and sanitize user input, restrict outbound requests, and enforce firewall rules to limit internal resource access.
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