CWE-571: Expression is Always True
The product contains an expression that will always evaluate to true.
How it's found
Expression is Always True 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
- Quality Degradation, Varies by Context
Mitigations
- Implementation: Consider refactoring the code, or determine if the code is not including a condition that could cause the expression to become false.
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-571?
The product contains an expression that will always evaluate to true.
How do you find Expression is Always True?
Expression is Always True 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-571?
Quality Degradation, Varies by Context
Does TurboPentest test for Expression is Always True?
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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