CWE-210: Self-generated Error Message Containing Sensitive Information
The product identifies an error condition and creates its own diagnostic or error messages that contain sensitive information.
How it's found
Self-generated Error Message Containing Sensitive Information 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.
Consequences
- Read Application Data
Mitigations
- Implementation/Build and Compilation: Debugging information should not make its way into a production release.
- Implementation/Build and Compilation: Debugging information should not make its way into a production release.
Where this fits in a TurboPentest engagement
This weakness is not covered by the automated black-box pentest. IntegSec pentesters cover it in a manual engagement.
Frequently asked questions
What is CWE-210?
The product identifies an error condition and creates its own diagnostic or error messages that contain sensitive information.
How do you find Self-generated Error Message Containing Sensitive Information?
Self-generated Error Message Containing Sensitive Information 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-210?
Read Application Data
Does TurboPentest test for Self-generated Error Message Containing Sensitive Information?
This weakness is not covered by the automated black-box pentest. IntegSec pentesters cover it in a manual engagement.
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Written and reviewed by
Michel Chamberland - Founder & CEO, IntegSec
CISSP, OSCP, OSCE, CEH, GIAC, CCSK · 20+ years in offensive security
Michel has spent 20+ years on offensive security teams including IBM X-Force Red and Trustwave SpiderLabs, leading penetration tests, red team engagements, and breach response for Fortune 500 customers. He is the founder of IntegSec and the architect of TurboPentest.
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