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 Authentication and Access Control | Default credentials, missing MFA, and inadequate access controls enable unauthorized device access and control. | View Details |
| #2 | Insecure Network Services and Protocols | Unprotected network services, legacy protocols, and exposed debug interfaces provide direct attack paths. | View Details |
| #3 | Insecure Update and Patch Management | Missing or insecure update mechanisms prevent vulnerability remediation and enable malicious firmware injection. | View Details |
| #4 | Insecure Data Handling and Privacy | Sensitive data transmitted or stored without encryption, combined with excessive data collection, creates privacy and security risks. | View Details |
| #5 | Insecure Ecosystem and Cloud Interfaces | Vulnerable cloud platforms, mobile apps, and APIs in the IoT ecosystem enable device compromise and data theft. | View Details |
| #6 | Vulnerable Third-Party Components | Outdated libraries, operating systems, and SDKs with known vulnerabilities are embedded in IoT devices. | View Details |
| #7 | Insufficient Device Management and Monitoring | Lack of centralized management prevents security monitoring, configuration, and incident response across IoT deployments. | View Details |
| #8 | Insecure Physical Security | Insufficient physical protections enable device tampering, firmware extraction, and hardware-level attacks. | View Details |
| #9 | Insecure Default Configuration | Devices ship with insecure default settings that prioritize convenience over security and are rarely changed by users. | View Details |
| #10 | Lack of Security Lifecycle Support | Manufacturers abandon devices without security updates, vulnerability disclosure processes, or end-of-life support. | View Details |