OWASP Top 10 2025: What's changed and why it matters

The OWASP Foundation's 2025 "Top 10 Security Risks" list introduces major updates reflecting the changing landscape of application security, emphasizing new and emerging threats. The list is based on analysis of over 175,000 CVE records and global feedback from security experts, highlighting the inclusion of two new categories: "Software Supply Chain Failures," which addresses the security of dependencies and distribution systems, and "Mishandling of Exceptional Conditions," focusing on improper error handling and system responses. Notable changes include the rise of "Security Misconfiguration" to the second spot, driven by configuration vulnerabilities, while traditional threats like "Injection" and "Cryptographic Failures" have dropped in ranking but remain significant. The list stresses the importance of evolving testing strategies to encompass a broader range of CWEs, now totaling 589, and the critical role of comprehensive security scanning tools like GitLab Ultimate, which provides extensive detection and management capabilities across all listed categories. The update underscores the growing complexity of software systems and the necessity for robust security measures to address both longstanding and novel risks.

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