Mobile Application Vulnerability Assessment involves evaluating the security of mobile applications to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and potential threats that could be exploited maliciously. This assessment ensures that mobile apps are robust and resistant to security risks like data breaches and code manipulation. The process includes defining objectives and scope, preparing and planning, gathering information, conducting static and dynamic analyses, penetration testing, network security assessment, authentication and authorization testing, data storage analysis, third-party library and dependency analyses, code review, reverse engineering, and following OWASP mobile security testing guidelines. By conducting these assessments, organizations can enhance the security of their mobile applications, protect sensitive data, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Common vulnerabilities in mobile applications:

1. Insecure Data Storage: Storing sensitive information like user credentials or personal data insecurely, making it vulnerable to unauthorized access.
2. Insecure Communication: Using inadequate encryption or insecure protocols for data transmission, leads to data interception and unauthorized access.
3. Poor Authentication and Authorization: Weak authentication mechanisms and improper authorization controls can allow unauthorized access to sensitive data and features.
4. Code Vulnerabilities: Flaws in the app’s code, such as buffer overflows, input validation issues, or insecure third-party libraries, which can be exploited by attackers.
5. Malware and Malicious Apps: Mobile apps are infected with malware or disguised as legitimate apps, posing risks like data theft, privacy compromise, or unauthorized access.