api-security-review

Review API code against the OWASP API Security Top 10 2023.

18|1|Updated Mar 12, 2026
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Skill: api-security-review
Source: https://github.com/apisec-inc/apisec-skills/tree/main/skills/api-security-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/apisec-inc/apisec-skills --skill api-security-review

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the critical need for thorough API security assessments by systematically evaluating code against the OWASP API Security Top 10 2023, identifying vulnerabilities, and providing actionable remediation steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Holistic OWASP Coverage: Analyzes code against all ten categories of the OWASP API Security Top 10 2023.
  • Structured Review Protocol: Follows a disciplined, category-by-category assessment for comprehensive coverage.
  • Actionable Findings: Generates detailed reports with specific code examples, risk assessments, and clear fixes.
  • Use Case: A development team has just completed a new set of API endpoints. They can use this Skill to perform a full security audit before deployment, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.

Quick Start

Use the api-security-review skill to audit the provided API controller file for security vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-security-review

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I perform an API security audit against the OWASP API Security Top 10?

This Skill conducts an API security audit by evaluating your API code against the OWASP API Security Top 10 2023, identifying vulnerabilities in authentication, authorization, and configuration while providing actionable remediation steps.

What is the best way to find API vulnerabilities like broken object-level authorization?

Finding API vulnerabilities requires a structured code review that analyzes endpoints for broken object-level authorization, authentication flaws, and resource consumption issues based on the OWASP API Security Top 10.

Can I use automated code review to check for API misconfigurations before deployment?

You can use automated code review to check for API misconfigurations before deployment by auditing API controllers against all ten OWASP API Security Top 10 categories to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.

Does this security audit provide specific remediation guidance for identified vulnerabilities?

The security audit provides detailed remediation guidance by generating reports with specific code examples, risk ratings, and clear fixes for identified vulnerabilities across all OWASP API Security Top 10 categories.

How do I assess API resource consumption limits during a penetration testing workflow?

Assess API resource consumption limits during penetration testing by conducting a category-by-category security review of API code to identify unrestricted resource consumption and other OWASP-defined vulnerabilities.