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Owasp Api Security Checklist - Updated

The document outlines the OWASP Top 10 API Security Risks for 2023, including broken object level authorization, broken authentication, unrestricted resource consumption, and more. For each risk, it provides best practices to prevent the vulnerability such as implementing strong authorization mechanisms, enforcing access controls, validating inputs, and conducting security testing. The document concludes by advertising a certification for becoming an API security expert.

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Owasp Api Security Checklist - Updated

The document outlines the OWASP Top 10 API Security Risks for 2023, including broken object level authorization, broken authentication, unrestricted resource consumption, and more. For each risk, it provides best practices to prevent the vulnerability such as implementing strong authorization mechanisms, enforcing access controls, validating inputs, and conducting security testing. The document concludes by advertising a certification for becoming an API security expert.

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UPDATED LIST

OWASP TOP 10
API Security
Risks - 2023
Also, Understand Best Practices
to prevent it!

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1. Broken Object
Level Authorization
Attackers can exploit vulnerable API endpoints by
manipulating object IDs within requests. Object IDs
can be sequential integers, UUIDs, or generic
strings and are easily identifiable in the request
target, headers, or payload.

BEST PRACTICES TO PREVENT IT:

Implement a strong authorization mechanism


based on user policies and hierarchies.
Perform authorization checks for every action
on records.
Use random and unpredictable GUIDs as
record IDs.
Test the authorization mechanism thoroughly
before deploying changes.

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2. Broken Authentication
Broken authentication and session management
can enable attackers to impersonate valid users
and compromise data privacy and infrastructure.

BEST PRACTICES TO PREVENT IT:

Implement two-factor authentication.


Secure session management.
Enforce strict password policies.
Account lockouts and brute-force protection:
User account monitoring.
Security incident response.

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3. Broken Object Property Level
Authorization
Broken object property level authorization allows
unauthorized access to sensitive object properties,
which can lead to data exposure, loss, corruption,
and potential privilege escalation or account
takeover.

BEST PRACTICES TO PREVENT IT:

Implement strong object property level


authorization controls.
Regularly review and validate access
permissions.
Apply the principle of least privilege.
Conduct thorough security testing and code
reviews.

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4. Unrestricted Resource
Consumption
Unrestricted resource consumption occurs when an
API allows excessive or uncontrolled use of system
resources, leading to a degradation of service or a
complete service disruption for legitimate users.

BEST PRACTICES TO PREVENT IT:

Implement proper rate limiting and throttling


mechanisms.
Set resource consumption limits and enforce
them.
Conduct regular performance testing and
monitoring.
Employ caching and optimization techniques.

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5. Broken Function-Level
Authorization
Broken function-level authorization involves
unauthorized access to sensitive functions or data
due to misconfigured or weak access controls. This
potentially allows actors to perform escalated
actions, leading to data breaches or application
hijacking.

BEST PRACTICES TO PREVENT IT:

Implement strict access controls to ensure


appropriate role-based access to sensitive
data.
Use an automated access control mechanism.
Implement regularly scheduled device
updates.
Stay current with information and
vulnerability feeds and exploit databases.

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6. Unrestricted Access to
Sensitive Business Flows
Unrestricted access to sensitive business flows is a
significant API security vulnerability, enabling
unauthorized users to manipulate critical
operations, bypass business rules, and compromise
sensitive data.

BEST PRACTICES TO PREVENT IT:

Implement strong access controls and


permissions.
Input validation to prevent attacks.
Enforce business logic checks.
Encrypt sensitive data.
Monitor access logs.

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7. Server Side Request Forgery
Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) is an API
security vulnerability where attackers manipulate a
server to make unintended requests to internal or
external resources. It can lead to unauthorized data
exposure, service disruption, and further
exploitation.

BEST PRACTICES TO PREVENT IT:

Validate inputs rigorously.


Use whitelisting to limit server access.
Employ network-level protections.
Enforce access controls strictly.
Regularly update server software.

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8. Security Misconfiguration
Improperly configured systems and software pose
risks to APIs. Common security misconfigurations
include insufficiently secured cryptography
protocols, incorrect file permission configuration,
and poor endpoint protection.

BEST PRACTICES TO PREVENT IT:

Follow the OWASP secure coding principles


and guidelines.
Enforce strict access controls.
Use a secure configuration management.
process that reduces the attack surface of the
API.

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9. Improper Inventory
Management
Improper inventory management in an API creates
security vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to breach
data, manipulate inventory, and cause financial
losses by exploiting weaknesses like insufficient
validation and access controls.

BEST PRACTICES TO PREVENT IT:

Strong access controls.


Thorough input validation.
Secure authentication and authorization.
Regular monitoring and auditing.
Encryption for sensitive inventory data.

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10. Unsafe Consumption of APIs
Unsafe API consumption occurs when developers
trust third-party API data more than user input,
leading to weaker security standards. Attackers
exploit this vulnerability by targeting integrated
third-party services instead of directly attacking the
API.

BEST PRACTICES TO PREVENT IT:

Validate and sanitize API data.


Apply consistent security standards.
Assess and update third-party service
security.
Implement strict access controls.
Stay informed about API security.

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