CWE-221: Information Loss or Omission
The product does not record, or improperly records, security-relevant information that leads to an incorrect decision or hampers later analysis.
How it's found
Information Loss or Omission describes a general pattern rather than a single fixed bug. Testers use a mix of static analysis and manual code review to find where a target's code matches this pattern, then confirm exploitability by hand.
Consequences
- Hide Activities
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-221?
The product does not record, or improperly records, security-relevant information that leads to an incorrect decision or hampers later analysis.
How do you find Information Loss or Omission?
Information Loss or Omission describes a general pattern rather than a single fixed bug. Testers use a mix of static analysis and manual code review to find where a target's code matches this pattern, then confirm exploitability by hand.
What is the impact of CWE-221?
Hide Activities
Does TurboPentest test for Information Loss or Omission?
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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