CWE-433: Unparsed Raw Web Content Delivery
The product stores raw content or supporting code under the web document root with an extension that is not specifically handled by the server.
How it's found
Unparsed Raw Web Content Delivery 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.
If code is stored in a file with an extension such as ".inc" or ".pl", and the web server does not have a handler for that extension, then the server will likely send the contents of the file directly to the requester without the pre-processing that was expected. When that file contains sensitive information such as database credentials, this may allow the attacker to compromise the application or associated components.
Consequences
- Read Application Data
Mitigations
- Architecture and Design: Perform a type check before interpreting files.
- Architecture and Design: Do not store sensitive information in files which may be misinterpreted.
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-433?
The product stores raw content or supporting code under the web document root with an extension that is not specifically handled by the server.
How do you find Unparsed Raw Web Content Delivery?
Unparsed Raw Web Content Delivery 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-433?
Read Application Data
Does TurboPentest test for Unparsed Raw Web Content Delivery?
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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