Mobile Application Security
OWASP Mobile Security Top 10
Learn about the OWASP Mobile Security Project and discover the most critical security risks in mobile applications.
OWASP Mobile Top 10 Vulnerability Table
Based on the OWASP Mobile Security Project, organizations must implement robust security measures and regular security testing to protect their mobile applications. Proper security controls, secure coding practices, and regular updates are essential for mitigating these risks.
| Rank | Vulnerability | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Improper Platform Usage | Misuse of platform security features and Android/iOS system APIs. | Critical |
| 2 | Insecure Data Storage | Insecure storage of sensitive data on mobile devices (SharedPreferences, SQLite). | Critical |
| 3 | Insecure Communication | Insecure data transmission between client and server (Missing TLS / SSL Pinning). | Critical |
| 4 | Insecure Authentication | Weak authentication mechanisms, local passcode bypasses, and session flaws. | High |
| 5 | Insufficient Cryptography | Weak encryption implementation, hardcoded AES keys, and broken key management. | High |
| 6 | Insecure Authorization | Insufficient access controls and mobile API permission checks. | High |
| 7 | Client Code Quality | Poor code quality leading to buffer overflows, format string flaws, and memory leaks. | High |
| 8 | Code Tampering | Vulnerabilities allowing binary modification, dynamic hooking (Frida), and subversion. | High |
| 9 | Reverse Engineering | Lack of code obfuscation enabling decompilation via Jadx or Ghidra. | Medium |
| 10 | Extraneous Functionality | Hidden backdoors, debug code left in production APKs, or unused features. | Medium |