Top 100 Web Vulnerabilities Reference

The Top 100 Web Vulnerabilities Reference skill provides a curated list of the most critical web security flaws, serving as a comprehensive checklist for developers and security professionals. It enables AI agents to quickly identify common attack vectors and ensure codebases adhere to established security standards.

When to use it

• During code reviews to verify that new features do not introduce known vulnerabilities like SQL injection or XSS.
• When generating secure boilerplate code to prevent hardcoding secrets or misconfigured CORS policies.
• To audit existing applications against industry-standard threat models before deployment.
• For creating security documentation or training materials for development teams.

Key capabilities

• Lists the top 100 web vulnerabilities recognized in the industry.
• Provides descriptions and mitigation strategies for each vulnerability type.
• Acts as a quick reference guide for identifying risks in web applications.

Example prompts

• "Check this code snippet against the Top 100 Web Vulnerabilities list and flag any potential issues."
• "Generate a secure login form that avoids common vulnerabilities like CSRF and session hijacking."
• "Create a checklist based on the Top 100 Web Vulnerabilities for our upcoming mobile app release."

Tips & gotchas

This skill focuses specifically on web vulnerabilities; ensure you have additional resources for mobile or backend-specific security issues. Regularly update your knowledge base, as new vulnerabilities emerge frequently and may not be included in static lists.