CWE-107: Struts: Unused Validation Form
An unused validation form indicates that validation logic is not up-to-date.
How it's found
Struts: Unused Validation Form is a specific, narrowly defined instance of a broader pattern. Testers confirm it with targeted code review and a proof-of-concept input that exercises the exact code path this weakness describes.
Consequences
- Quality Degradation
Mitigations
- Implementation: Remove the unused Validation Form from the validation.xml file.
Where this fits in a TurboPentest engagement
TurboPentest's agentic pentest is powerful and covers a broad range of issues automatically. This particular class is best confirmed in a manual IntegSec engagement, where human pentesters apply deeper methodology and a larger context window than any automated pass.
Frequently asked questions
What is CWE-107?
An unused validation form indicates that validation logic is not up-to-date.
How do you find Struts: Unused Validation Form?
Struts: Unused Validation Form is a specific, narrowly defined instance of a broader pattern. Testers confirm it with targeted code review and a proof-of-concept input that exercises the exact code path this weakness describes.
What is the impact of CWE-107?
Quality Degradation
Does TurboPentest test for Struts: Unused Validation Form?
TurboPentest's agentic pentest is powerful and covers a broad range of issues automatically. This particular class is best confirmed in a manual IntegSec engagement, where human pentesters apply deeper methodology and a larger context window than any automated pass.
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