OWASPASVS 5.0 requirement

ASVS-V13.1.2 For each service the application uses, the documentation defines the maximum number of concurrent connections (e.g., connection pool…

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Standard
OWASP ASVS 5.0
Chapter
V13 Configuration
Section
V13.1 Configuration Documentation
Level
L3 (requirement applies from this verification level up)

Requirement

Verify that for each service the application uses, the documentation defines the maximum number of concurrent connections (e.g., connection pool limits) and how the application behaves when that limit is reached, including any fallback or recovery mechanisms, to prevent denial of service conditions.