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CWE-535 – Exposure of Information Through Shell Error Message

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Description

A command shell error message indicates that there exists an unhandled exception in the web application code. In many cases, an attacker can leverage the conditions that cause these errors in order to gain unauthorized access to the system.

Modes of Introduction:

– Architecture and Design

 

 

Related Weaknesses

CWE-211

 

Consequences

Confidentiality: Read Application Data

 

Potential Mitigations

CVE References