owasp-infrastructure

Identifies and remediates internal IT infrastructure risks using the OWASP Infrastructure Top 10.

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Skill: owasp-infrastructure
Source: https://github.com/microsoft/hve-core/tree/main/.github/skills/security/owasp-infrastructure
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/microsoft/hve-core --skill owasp-infrastructure

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Security teams and engineers often lack a structured, consistent way to assess internal IT infrastructure against known risk categories. This Skill encodes the OWASP Infrastructure Security Top 10 (2024) as machine-readable references so an agent can identify, assess, and remediate infrastructure vulnerabilities systematically.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Structured Vulnerability Knowledge Base: Ten normative reference documents covering risks from outdated software and insecure configurations to insufficient asset management, each with description, risk, checklist, prevention controls, attack scenarios, detection guidance, and remediation steps.
  • Vulnerability Index and Cross-References: A catalog mapping ISR01:2024 through ISR10:2024 to categories such as Patch Management, Access Control, Network Security, and Governance.
  • Use Case: During an internal security review, ask the agent to evaluate your network segmentation and authentication practices; it consults ISR06 and ISR07 to produce a checklist-based gap analysis with concrete remediation actions.

Quick Start

Use the OWASP Infrastructure Top 10 references to assess my internal network for insecure configurations and default credentials, then list remediation steps.

Frequently Asked Questions about owasp-infrastructure

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

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How do I assess internal infrastructure against the OWASP Infrastructure Top 10?

Use the vulnerability index to select relevant ISR categories, then apply each document's vulnerability checklist to your environment. Each reference provides prevention controls, detection guidance, and remediation steps for gaps you identify.

What vulnerabilities does the OWASP Infrastructure Security Top 10 cover?

It covers ten risks: outdated software, insufficient threat detection, insecure configurations, insecure resource and user management, insecure cryptography, insecure network access management, weak authentication and default credentials, information leakage, insecure access to management components, and insufficient asset management.

How is this different from the OWASP Top 10 for web applications?

This framework targets internal IT infrastructure such as networks, servers, Active Directory, and management components rather than web application code. It focuses on risks like flat networks, unpatched systems, and default device credentials.

Can I use this for compliance or audit preparation?

Yes, the checklists and category groupings map well to audit activities like access reviews, patch management verification, and asset inventory reconciliation. However, it is a knowledge base, not an automated scanning or certification tool.

Does this skill run automated vulnerability scans?

No, it contains only reference documents with guidance, checklists, and remediation steps. Actual scanning requires external tools such as vulnerability scanners or SIEM platforms, which the references recommend deploying.