CWE-224: Obscured Security-relevant Information by Alternate Name
The product records security-relevant information according to an alternate name of the affected entity, instead of the canonical name.
How it's found
Obscured Security-relevant Information by Alternate Name 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
- Hide Activities, Gain Privileges or Assume Identity
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-224?
The product records security-relevant information according to an alternate name of the affected entity, instead of the canonical name.
How do you find Obscured Security-relevant Information by Alternate Name?
Obscured Security-relevant Information by Alternate Name 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-224?
Hide Activities, Gain Privileges or Assume Identity
Does TurboPentest test for Obscured Security-relevant Information by Alternate Name?
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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About this reference
These security references are maintained by IntegSec, an offensive-security firm whose team holds CISSP, OSCP, and OSCE certifications and has run thousands of penetration tests. Content is kept current as tools, standards, and attack techniques evolve.
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