Top 5 OWASP Vulnerabilities to Watch Out for in 2025
OWASP vulnerabilities remain a major threat to modern web applications. Here are the Top 5 security risks for 2025 that businesses must address.
1. Broken Access Control
Still the #1 threat. Attackers exploit weak authorization to escalate privileges, perform admin actions, or access sensitive data.
2. Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)
Increasingly dangerous in cloud environments, SSRF allows attackers to make unauthorized server requests — often leaking cloud metadata or private APIs.
3. Cryptographic Failures
Outdated or misconfigured encryption makes data interception easy. Enforce TLS 1.3 and robust algorithms like AES-256.
4. Insecure Design
Poorly designed app logic (e.g., missing authorization checks or insecure workflows) continues to create critical attack vectors.
5. Security Misconfiguration
Default credentials, open ports, unpatched software, and verbose error messages expose apps to unnecessary risks. DevSecOps automation is key to prevention.
Pro Tip
Perform regular VAPT using tools like OWASP ZAP and Burp Suite, combined with expert manual testing, to catch these flaws early. Building secure-by-design applications saves time and money long-term.