CWE-1118: Insufficient Documentation of Error Handling Techniques
The documentation does not sufficiently describe the techniques that are used for error handling, exception processing, or similar mechanisms.
How it's found
Insufficient Documentation of Error Handling Techniques 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.
Documentation may need to cover error handling techniques at multiple layers, such as module, executable, compilable code unit, or callable.
Consequences
- Reduce Maintainability
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-1118?
The documentation does not sufficiently describe the techniques that are used for error handling, exception processing, or similar mechanisms.
How do you find Insufficient Documentation of Error Handling Techniques?
Insufficient Documentation of Error Handling Techniques 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-1118?
Reduce Maintainability
Does TurboPentest test for Insufficient Documentation of Error Handling Techniques?
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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