conducting-api-security-testing

Automates API security testing across REST, GraphQL, and gRPC endpoints for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.

2|Updated Apr 14, 2026
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Skill: conducting-api-security-testing
Source: https://github.com/Acczdy/MoZiSec/tree/main/penetration-testing/.claude/skills/conducting-api-security-testing
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Acczdy/MoZiSec --skill conducting-api-security-testing

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires requests, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates API security testing to identify vulnerabilities in REST, GraphQL, and gRPC APIs, aligning with the OWASP API Top 10 and providing concrete guidance to secure endpoints.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated API discovery and vulnerability testing across multiple API protocols (REST, GraphQL, gRPC).
  • Structured testing for authentication, authorization, rate limiting, input validation, and data exposure with actionable remediation steps.
  • Use Case: Security teams validate API security in microservice architectures, API gateways, and third-party integrations, delivering repeatable findings for remediation.

Quick Start

Run the API security testing agent against a target API to begin automated assessments.

Frequently Asked Questions about conducting-api-security-testing

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

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How do I automate API security testing for BOLA and mass assignment vulnerabilities?

Automate API security testing by running a reusable Python agent against REST, GraphQL, and gRPC endpoints to detect BOLA and mass assignment vulnerabilities. The agent applies structured tests aligned with the OWASP API Top 10 to identify authorization flaws and data exposure.

Can I test GraphQL introspection and JWT bypass vulnerabilities automatically?

Yes, you can test GraphQL introspection and JWT bypass vulnerabilities automatically. The testing agent applies structured checks to GraphQL endpoints to discover exposed schemas and validates JWT implementations to detect authentication bypass flaws.

How do I check rate limiting and BFLA vulnerabilities on microservice architectures?

Check rate limiting and BFLA vulnerabilities by deploying the Python testing agent against API gateways and microservice architectures. It executes structured tests to identify broken function level authorization and insufficient rate limits across endpoints.

Does this API security testing approach work with gRPC and third-party integrations?

Yes, this API security testing approach works with gRPC, REST, and GraphQL endpoints, including third-party integrations. It automates discovery and vulnerability assessment across multiple API protocols to validate security in diverse architectures.

What is the best way to test APIs for OWASP API Top 10 data exposure?

The best way to test APIs for OWASP API Top 10 data exposure is using an automated testing agent that analyzes input validation and data exposure across endpoints. It provides concrete remediation guidance to secure API endpoints end-to-end.

Do I need the requests library to run API security tests?

Yes, you need the requests library to run API security tests. The reusable Python agent requires this dependency to execute automated vulnerability assessments and interact with target APIs during discovery and testing.