CWE-560: Use of umask() with chmod-style Argument
The product calls umask() with an incorrect argument that is specified as if it is an argument to chmod().
How it's found
Use of umask() with chmod-style Argument 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.
Consequences
- Read Files or Directories, Modify Files or Directories, Bypass Protection Mechanism
Mitigations
- Implementation: Use umask() with the correct argument.
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-560?
The product calls umask() with an incorrect argument that is specified as if it is an argument to chmod().
How do you find Use of umask() with chmod-style Argument?
Use of umask() with chmod-style Argument 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-560?
Read Files or Directories, Modify Files or Directories, Bypass Protection Mechanism
Does TurboPentest test for Use of umask() with chmod-style Argument?
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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