Application Security Validator

Assess application security against OWASP Top 10 2021 and API Security Top 10.

6|Updated Oct 25, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/williamzujkowski/cognitive-toolworks --skill application-security-validator
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Skill: Application Security Validator
Source: https://github.com/williamzujkowski/cognitive-toolworks/tree/main/skills/security-appsec-validator
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/williamzujkowski/cognitive-toolworks --skill application-security-validator

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps security teams quickly assess application risk by mapping findings to OWASP Top 10 categories and API Security Top 10.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • OWASP Top 10 2021 compliance checking
  • API security validation (OWASP API Security Top 10)
  • CVSS scoring and remediation guidance
  • Configurable assessment scope (web-app, api, mobile-backend)

Quick Start

Run the skill with an application identifier to perform an OWASP-based security validation.

Frequently Asked Questions about Application Security Validator

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I validate my application against the OWASP Top 10 2021?

To validate application security against OWASP Top 10 2021, run an assessment that checks your web app, API, or mobile backend for compliance and produces structured findings with CVSS scores and remediation guidance.

What is OWASP API Security Top 10 validation?

OWASP API Security Top 10 validation is an assessment process that checks API endpoints for common security risks, mapping discovered vulnerabilities to standardized categories and providing remediation guidance.

Can I assess mobile backend security with this OWASP validation approach?

Yes, you can assess mobile backend security by configuring the assessment scope to target mobile-backend environments, checking for injection, XSS, and authentication vulnerabilities against OWASP standards.

How do I get CVSS scores for web application security findings?

You get CVSS scores for web application security findings by running an OWASP compliance check that evaluates vulnerabilities and produces structured results with severity scores and remediation guidance.

What's the best way to check API security for injection and authentication flaws?

The best way to check API security for injection and authentication flaws is to run an OWASP API Security Top 10 assessment that evaluates endpoints and generates structured findings with remediation steps.

Does web security validation cover XSS and injection vulnerabilities?

Yes, web security validation covers XSS and injection vulnerabilities by assessing your application against OWASP Top 10 2021 guidelines and generating structured findings with CVSS scores and remediation guidance.