CWE-550: Server-generated Error Message Containing Sensitive Information

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Description

Certain conditions, such as network failure, will cause a server error message to be displayed.

Extended Description

While error messages in and of themselves are not dangerous, per se, it is what an attacker can glean from them that might cause eventual problems.


ThreatScore

Threat Mapped score: 0.0

Industry: Finiancial

Threat priority: Unclassified


Observed Examples (CVEs)

Related Attack Patterns (CAPEC)

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Attack TTPs

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Modes of Introduction

Phase Note
Implementation REALIZATION: This weakness is caused during implementation of an architectural security tactic.

Common Consequences

Potential Mitigations

Applicable Platforms


Demonstrative Examples

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Notes

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