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Excessive Data Exposure – APIs Return More Data Than Necessary
In today’s digital landscape, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) serve as the backbone of modern web and mobile applications, enabling seamless data exchange between systems. However, one of the most prevalent security risks associated with APIs is Excessive Data Exposure, where APIs return more data than necessary, often exposing sensitive information unintentionally. This vulnerability, listed in the OWASP