IoT Security
OWASP Top 10 for IoT Security
OWASP Top 10 for Internet of Things security, covering firmware vulnerabilities, insecure interfaces, and device authentication risks.
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| Rank | Title | Summary | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Weak, Guessable, or Hardcoded Passwords | IoT devices ship with default, weak, or hardcoded credentials that enable unauthorized access. | View Details |
| #2 | Insecure Network Services | Unnecessary or unprotected network services expose devices to remote exploitation. | View Details |
| #3 | Insecure Ecosystem Interfaces | Insecure web, mobile, cloud, or API interfaces in the IoT ecosystem enable compromise of devices and data. | View Details |
| #4 | Lack of Secure Update Mechanism | Missing or insecure firmware update mechanisms prevent patching of vulnerabilities and enable malicious update injection. | View Details |
| #5 | Use of Insecure or Outdated Components | IoT devices ship with outdated libraries, operating systems, and components containing known vulnerabilities. | View Details |
| #6 | Insufficient Privacy Protection | IoT devices collect, store, and transmit personal data without adequate privacy controls or user consent. | View Details |
| #7 | Insecure Data Transfer and Storage | Sensitive data transmitted or stored without encryption is vulnerable to interception and unauthorized access. | View Details |
| #8 | Lack of Device Management | Missing device management capabilities prevent security monitoring, configuration, and lifecycle management at scale. | View Details |
| #9 | Insecure Default Settings | Devices ship with insecure default configurations that users rarely change, leaving them exposed to attack. | View Details |
| #10 | Lack of Physical Hardening | Insufficient physical security controls allow attackers to tamper with devices, extract data, or modify firmware. | View Details |