OWASP Webshield Library

OWL is a developer-friendly security framework for Typescript/JavaScript applications that provides practical, ready-to-use solutions for addressing the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities across all major frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, Astro, etc.). Unlike traditional security libraries that require substantial configuration or deep security expertise, OWASP Web Shield offers intuitive JavaScript utilities with framework-specific adapters that seamlessly integrate into existing applications. The library enables developers to implement security best practices without extensive security knowledge through its innovative approach of encapsulating complex security logic within pure Typescript/JavaScript that can be consumed through familiar framework patterns. Each utility and adapter directly corresponds to specific OWASP security concerns, making it easy for developers to identify and address potential vulnerabilities. OWASP Web Shield distinguishes itself by focusing on a framework-agnostic core with optimized framework-specific implementations, ensuring compatibility with modern JavaScript practices and optimal performance across frameworks. The library includes built-in TypeScript definitions, providing type safety and enabling IDE autocompletion. The project addresses a critical gap in the JavaScript ecosystem by providing a universal security toolset that balances robust protection with developer experience regardless of framework choice.

Road Map

Project roadmap is structured in 3 progressive phases.

Beginning with Foundation (Months 1-3) where we’ll complete the core authentication module with token handling and CSRF protection, implement the RBAC system with permission hierarchy, develop framework-agnostic protection patterns with specific adapters for React, Vue, and Angular, create input sanitization utilities, establish project infrastructure, and release v0.1.0.

During the expansion phase (Months 4-6), we will add secure storage utilities with encryption capabilities, implement secure API communication wrappers, build content security policy management, create security-focused validation tools, develop a dependency vulnerability scanner, add Astro and other framework integrations, and release v0.2.0.

During the Completion phase (Months 7-12), we’ll add content sandboxing, implement logging and audit trail utilities, create secure session management, add multi-factor authentication support, complete OWASP Top 10 coverage, develop example applications for each supported framework, and release v1.0.0.