CWE-210—Self-generated Error Message Containing Sensitive Information

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released 2006-07-19 · last modified 2025-12-11

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-210
Abstraction:: Base
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Draft
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Self-generated Error Message Containing Sensitive Information

Description

The product identifies an error condition and creates its own diagnostic or error messages that contain sensitive information.

Common Consequences

Scope:: Confidentiality
Impact:: Read Application Data

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