OWASP API8:2023 Security Misconfiguration 🔐🚨

Security misconfiguration refers to the improper setup or implementation of security settings in a system, application, or network, leaving vulnerabilities that can be exploited by attackers.

It often occurs due to default configurations, unnecessary features, or overlooked settings, exposing sensitive information and jeopardizing overall system security.

How to spot Security Misconfiguration in an API? 🕵️‍♂️

The API might be vulnerable if:

1. Appropriate security hardening is missing across any part of the API stack, or if there are improperly configured permissions …

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