security-review-owasp-credential-stuffing-prevention

Identify credential-stuffing prevention gaps in authentication systems.

Updated Mar 26, 2026
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Skill: security-review-owasp-credential-stuffing-prevention
Source: https://github.com/sjinks/ai-owasp-skillset/tree/main/.github/skills/security-review-owasp-credential-stuffing-prevention
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sjinks/ai-owasp-skillset --skill security-review-owasp-credential-stuffing-prevention

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps reviewers find weaknesses that let attackers reuse stolen passwords at scale, especially where login systems lack layered friction, detection, or adaptive controls.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Authentication Defense Review: Assess MFA coverage, step-up checks, and recovery paths that should resist hostile login attempts.
  • Abuse Control Analysis: Evaluate rate limiting, proxy handling, device intelligence, and distributed attack resistance.
  • Detection and Response Review: Check telemetry, alerts, notifications, and operational playbooks for stuffing spikes and suspicious access.
  • Use Case: Review a sign-in flow, password reset flow, or privileged account path to confirm whether credential stuffing is meaningfully constrained and observed.

Quick Start

Use this skill to review the authentication flow in the attached codebase for credential stuffing defenses and report any confirmed gaps.

Frequently Asked Questions about security-review-owasp-credential-stuffing-prevention

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I review authentication code for credential stuffing vulnerabilities?

Review code for credential stuffing by evaluating MFA coverage, rate limiting, and device intelligence. This confirms whether adaptive throttling and abuse detection effectively constrain hostile login attempts across authentication paths.

What is credential stuffing prevention in a security review?

Credential stuffing prevention in a security review is the evaluation of layered friction against stolen password reuse. It assesses adaptive throttling, leaked-password screening, and distributed attack detection across code, configuration, and architecture.

Does this security review cover MFA and password reset recovery paths?

Yes, this security review covers MFA, step-up checks, and password reset recovery paths. It evaluates whether these authentication flows resist hostile login attempts and confirm gaps in credential stuffing defenses.

How do I detect distributed credential stuffing attacks in my login system?

Detect distributed credential stuffing by reviewing telemetry, alerts, and operational playbooks. This evaluates proxy handling and device intelligence to ensure suspicious access triggers notifications and confirms gaps in attack resistance.

What is the best way to find gaps in adaptive throttling and leaked-password screening?

Find gaps in adaptive throttling and leaked-password screening through evidence-backed evaluation of authentication systems. This reviews code, configuration, architecture, and operations to confirm missing layered friction and detection controls.