Is this an automated security scanner?

No, this skill functions as a comprehensive reference guide to assist developers in manual code reviews, security architecture planning, and learning about specific threat vectors.

Which categories of vulnerabilities are covered?

The skill covers 15 major categories including Injection, Authentication, Sensitive Data Exposure, Security Misconfiguration, XML flaws, Broken Access Control, and API-specific vulnerabilities.

Is the content aligned with OWASP standards?

Yes, the vulnerability taxonomy and remediation advice are aligned with industry-standard frameworks like OWASP to ensure professional-grade security guidance.

What is the Web Vulnerability Reference skill?

It is a specialized knowledge base for Claude Code that provides detailed information on over 100 web security vulnerabilities, helping developers identify and fix flaws in their applications.

Web Vulnerability Reference

Name: Web Vulnerability Reference
Author: zebbern

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Security & Testing

Provides comprehensive definitions, root causes, and remediation strategies for the top 100 web application security flaws.

About

The Web Vulnerability Reference skill is an exhaustive knowledge base designed to help developers and security professionals identify, understand, and mitigate the most critical web security threats. It organizes over 100 vulnerabilities into 15 major categories, including injection attacks, authentication failures, and API security issues. By providing detailed root cause analysis and industry-standard mitigation patterns, this skill empowers users to conduct thorough security audits, implement secure coding practices, and align their applications with the OWASP vulnerability taxonomy directly within their Claude Code environment.

Key Features

Industry-standard taxonomy aligned with OWASP and real-world patterns
2,883 GitHub stars
Actionable remediation and mitigation strategies for every flaw
Detailed catalog of 100+ critical web application vulnerabilities
Categorized guidance for systematic security assessments
Root cause analysis to help prevent future security regressions

Use Cases

Learning advanced security concepts like Insecure Deserialization and SSRF
Conducting manual security audits and codebase vulnerability reviews
Creating remediation checklists and secure coding guidelines for development teams

About

Key Features

Industry-standard taxonomy aligned with OWASP and real-world patterns
2,883 GitHub stars
Actionable remediation and mitigation strategies for every flaw
Detailed catalog of 100+ critical web application vulnerabilities
Categorized guidance for systematic security assessments
Root cause analysis to help prevent future security regressions

Use Cases

Learning advanced security concepts like Insecure Deserialization and SSRF
Conducting manual security audits and codebase vulnerability reviews
Creating remediation checklists and secure coding guidelines for development teams