Two New Web Application Risk Categories Added to OWASP Top 10

Two New Web Application Risk Categories Added to OWASP Top 10

The OWASP Top 10 list for 2025 has been updated with two new categories and a reshuffled order reflecting recent cybersecurity threats to web applications. Notably, Broken Access Control remains top, while Security Misconfiguration and Software Supply Chain Failures have climbed higher on the list. #OWASP #Top10 #SoftwareSupplyChain

Keypoints

  • OWASP has released a revised Top 10 list of critical web application risks for 2025.
  • Broken Access Control remains the leading risk, now including server-side request forgery (SSRF).
  • Security Misconfiguration moved up to second place, replacing some categories from previous lists.
  • The Software Supply Chain Failures category has expanded, highlighting broader ecosystem vulnerabilities.
  • A new category, Mishandling of Exceptional Conditions, has been added to address system errors and logical flaws.

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