CWE-697: Incorrect Comparison
The product compares two entities in a security-relevant context, but the comparison is incorrect.
How it's found
Incorrect Comparison is a broad weakness category rather than one exact bug. Testers narrow it down through manual code review and architecture review to identify which of its more specific child weaknesses actually appears in a given target, then confirm each one individually.
This Pillar covers several possibilities:the comparison checks one factor incorrectly; the comparison should consider multiple factors, but it does not check at least one of those factors at all; the comparison checks the wrong factor.
Consequences
- Varies by Context: When the comparison is incorrect, it may lead to resultant weaknesses.
Where this fits in a TurboPentest engagement
This weakness is not covered by the automated black-box pentest. IntegSec pentesters cover it in a manual engagement.
Frequently asked questions
What is CWE-697?
The product compares two entities in a security-relevant context, but the comparison is incorrect.
How do you find Incorrect Comparison?
Incorrect Comparison is a broad weakness category rather than one exact bug. Testers narrow it down through manual code review and architecture review to identify which of its more specific child weaknesses actually appears in a given target, then confirm each one individually.
What is the impact of CWE-697?
Varies by Context: When the comparison is incorrect, it may lead to resultant weaknesses.
Does TurboPentest test for Incorrect Comparison?
This weakness is not covered by the automated black-box pentest. IntegSec pentesters cover it in a manual engagement.
Written and reviewed by
Michel Chamberland - Founder & CEO, IntegSec
CISSP, OSCP, OSCE, CEH, GIAC, CCSK · 20+ years in offensive security
Michel has spent 20+ years on offensive security teams including IBM X-Force Red and Trustwave SpiderLabs, leading penetration tests, red team engagements, and breach response for Fortune 500 customers. He is the founder of IntegSec and the architect of TurboPentest.
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