At WhiteHats we believe that strong security begins with awareness. One of the most trusted and widely adopted security standards in the world is the OWASP Top 10. Published by the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), this document represents a global consensus on the most critical security risks facing modern web applications. It is recognized as a foundational reference for developers, security teams and organizations striving to build safer digital solutions.
The OWASP Top 10 is more than just a list, it is an industry standard designed to raise awareness about the biggest and most widespread vulnerabilities in web applications. It summarizes real-world data collected from security researchers and organizations worldwide, offering a clear view of where applications are most commonly exposed.
Security evolves constantly, and so does the OWASP Top 10. Each edition reflects the current threat landscape, incorporating large-scale data analysis and community input.
While rankings shift with each release, the Top 10 generally focusses on critical areas such as:
Recent editions have also expanded to include modern risks such as Software Supply Chain Failures, acknowledging that today's applications depend heavily on external libraries, build systems, and distributed infrastructure. This category was added in response to the growing number of supply chain attacks across the industry.
The full current Top-10 OWASP list can be found on their website: OWASP Top 10
