CWE-215—Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Debugging Code

Weakness Name

Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Debugging Code

Description

The product inserts sensitive information into debugging code, which could expose this information if the debugging code is not disabled in production.

When debugging, it may be necessary to report detailed information to the programmer. However, if the debugging code is not disabled when the product is operating in a production environment, then this sensitive information may be exposed to attackers.

Common Consequences

Scope:

Confidentiality

Impact:

Read Application Data

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorHigh

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