This project provides the OWASP Top 10 for Large Language Model Applications, a critical awareness document for developers, data scientists, and security experts building LLM-powered applications. It aims to offer actionable guidance on the most significant security risks specific to LLM integrations, bridging general application security with LLM-specific challenges.

How It Works

The project identifies and categorizes the top ten security risks associated with LLM applications. It focuses on how traditional vulnerabilities manifest uniquely in LLM contexts and how existing remediation strategies need adaptation. The approach emphasizes practical guidance, distinguishing itself from other OWASP Top 10 lists by concentrating solely on LLM application security.

Highlighted Details

• Identifies the top 10 security risks for LLM applications.
• Focuses on unique implications of vulnerabilities in LLM contexts.
• Provides actionable guidance for developers and security professionals.
• Aims to bridge general application security and LLM-specific challenges.

Maintenance & Community

The project encourages community contributions via issues and pull requests. A working group channel exists on the OWASP Slack (#project-top10-llm) for collaboration. The project wiki page serves as a hub for updates, meetings, and roadmap discussions.

Licensing & Compatibility

This project is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. This license permits commercial use and derivative works, provided attribution is given and any modifications are shared under the same license.

Limitations & Caveats

The document is an awareness standard and does not provide direct code or tools for implementation. Its scope is strictly limited to LLM application security, and it is a foundational document subject to ongoing community refinement.