CWE-317: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in GUI
The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within the GUI.
How it's found
Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in GUI is a specific, narrowly defined instance of a broader pattern. Testers confirm it with targeted code review and a proof-of-concept input that exercises the exact code path this weakness describes.
An attacker can often obtain data from a GUI, even if hidden, by using an API to directly access GUI objects such as windows and menus. Even if the information is encoded in a way that is not human-readable, certain techniques could determine which encoding is being used, then decode the information.
Consequences
- Read Memory, Read Application Data
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-317?
The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within the GUI.
How do you find Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in GUI?
Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in GUI is a specific, narrowly defined instance of a broader pattern. Testers confirm it with targeted code review and a proof-of-concept input that exercises the exact code path this weakness describes.
What is the impact of CWE-317?
Read Memory, Read Application Data
Does TurboPentest test for Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information in GUI?
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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