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OWASP Top 10 2024: What's New and How to Test

By HackTool Team


The OWASP Top 10 represents the most critical security risks to web applications. Understanding these vulnerabilities is essential for any security professional.


The 2024 OWASP Top 10


A01:2021 - Broken Access Control

Access control enforces policy such that users cannot act outside of their intended permissions.


A02:2021 - Cryptographic Failures

Previously known as Sensitive Data Exposure, this focuses on failures related to cryptography.


A03:2021 - Injection

SQL, NoSQL, OS, and LDAP injection occur when untrusted data is sent to an interpreter.


A04:2021 - Insecure Design

A new category focusing on risks related to design flaws.


A05:2021 - Security Misconfiguration

Missing appropriate security hardening or improperly configured permissions.


Testing with HackTool


HackTool's scanning engine tests for all OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities automatically. Each scan includes:


  • Payload testing for injection vulnerabilities
  • Configuration analysis
  • Authentication testing
  • And much more

  • Stay secure by regularly testing your applications against these critical vulnerabilities.


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