CWE-414: Missing Lock Check
A product does not check to see if a lock is present before performing sensitive operations on a resource.
How it's found
Missing Lock Check 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
- Modify Application Data, DoS: Instability, DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
Mitigations
- Architecture and Design/Implementation: Implement a reliable lock mechanism.
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-414?
A product does not check to see if a lock is present before performing sensitive operations on a resource.
How do you find Missing Lock Check?
Missing Lock Check 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-414?
Modify Application Data, DoS: Instability, DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
Does TurboPentest test for Missing Lock Check?
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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