CWE-1115: Source Code Element without Standard Prologue
The source code contains elements such as source files that do not consistently provide a prologue or header that has been standardized for the project.
How it's found
Source Code Element without Standard Prologue is typically found by tracing untrusted input from where it enters the system to the point where it is used without the check or neutralization this weakness describes, combining manual code review with dynamic testing.
Standard prologues or headers may contain information such as module name, version number, author, date, purpose, function, assumptions, limitations, accuracy considerations, etc.
Consequences
- Reduce Maintainability: This issue makes it more difficult to maintain the product due to insufficient analyzability, which indirectly affects security by making it more difficult or time-consuming to find and/or fix vulnerabilities. It also might make it easier to introduce vulnerabilities.
- Increase Analytical Complexity: The lack of a prologue can make it more difficult to accurately and quickly understand the associated code.
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-1115?
The source code contains elements such as source files that do not consistently provide a prologue or header that has been standardized for the project.
How do you find Source Code Element without Standard Prologue?
Source Code Element without Standard Prologue is typically found by tracing untrusted input from where it enters the system to the point where it is used without the check or neutralization this weakness describes, combining manual code review with dynamic testing.
What is the impact of CWE-1115?
Reduce Maintainability: This issue makes it more difficult to maintain the product due to insufficient analyzability, which indirectly affects security by making it more difficult or time-consuming to find and/or fix vulnerabilities. It also might make it easier to introduce vulnerabilities. Increase Analytical Complexity: The lack of a prologue can make it more difficult to accurately and quickly understand the associated code.
Does TurboPentest test for Source Code Element without Standard Prologue?
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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