The Wallarm Security Research team is pleased to share the latest version of our API ThreatStats report. This report serves as a key resource for API, Application security practitioners. It emphasizes the need for a proactive stance in API security, advocating for continuous monitoring, regular updates, and the adoption of latest advanced security solutions. API Security Threats Continue to Grow In today’s modern Enterprises, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) have become the cornerstone of technological integration and innovation. As the reliance on APIs intensifies, so does the complexity and frequency of security threats against them. Our 2024 Annual API ThreatStats™ Report reveals an alarming trend in API vulnerabilities with a substantial 30.15% rise in API-related Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), underscoring the escalating challenge facing today’s security practitioners. Detailed Analysis of API Vulnerabilities The report includes a detailed breakdown of the increased API vulnerabilities and categorizes these vulnerabilities into several types, including injection flaws, broken authentication, and sensitive data exposure, among others. For example, injection flaws alone have seen a 40% increase in frequency, illustrating a growing area of concern. The technical nuances of each vulnerability type are discussed, along with real-world breach instances that exemplify their impact. Reliance on proven frameworks such as OWASP Top 10 is a good starting…Read More