CWE-600: Uncaught Exception in Servlet
The Servlet does not catch all exceptions, which may reveal sensitive debugging information.
How it's found
Uncaught Exception in Servlet 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.
When a Servlet throws an exception, the default error response the Servlet container sends back to the user typically includes debugging information. This information is of great value to an attacker. For example, a stack trace might show the attacker a malformed SQL query string, the type of database being used, and the version of the application container. This information enables the attacker to target known vulnerabilities in these components.
Consequences
- Read Application Data, DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
Mitigations
- Implementation: Implement Exception blocks to handle all types of Exceptions.
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-600?
The Servlet does not catch all exceptions, which may reveal sensitive debugging information.
How do you find Uncaught Exception in Servlet?
Uncaught Exception in Servlet 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-600?
Read Application Data, DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart
Does TurboPentest test for Uncaught Exception in Servlet?
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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