The MITRE Corporation has again published the Top 25 list of the most dangerous vulnerabilities, and the top three positions remain unchanged from last year. “Out-of-bounds write” continues to hold the first spot, followed by cross-site scripting and SQL Injection. MITRE is the organization behind the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system, which is used to identify vulnerabilities.
Purpose and Importance of the Top 25 List
Each year, MITRE determines the Top 25 list of dangerous vulnerabilities frequently found in software, easily discoverable and exploitable. It provides attackers with the ability to fully compromise systems, steal data, or execute denial-of-service attacks. MITRE states that the Top 25 is a practical and valuable resource for professionals in various roles, including programmers, testers, users, project managers, and security researchers, to mitigate risks effectively.
Methodology and Ranking
The Top 25 list is based on thousands of vulnerabilities discovered between 2021 and 2022. A scoring formula was then applied to determine the ranking of each vulnerability. The formula considers the frequency of occurrence and the intended impact when the vulnerability is exploited. Once again, “out-of-bounds write” claims the top position. This class of vulnerabilities allows an attacker to crash an application or execute code on the system.
Notable Changes in the List
This year, the biggest climbers in the list were improper privilege management, incorrect authorization, missing authorization, and Use After Free vulnerabilities. On the other hand, issues such as hard-coded passwords and incorrect default permissions were less frequently observed and dropped in the rankings.
Note: The information provided is based on the MITRE Corporation’s release of the Top 25 list. It’s important to stay updated with the latest information from MITRE for a comprehensive understanding of the vulnerabilities.
