CWE-222β€”Truncation of Security-relevant Information

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

Metadata

CWE ID:
CWE-222
Abstraction:
Base
Structure:
Simple
Status:
Draft
Release Date:
2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:
2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Truncation of Security-relevant Information

Description

The product truncates the display, recording, or processing of security-relevant information in a way that can obscure the source or nature of an attack.

Common Consequences

Scope:
Non-Repudiation
Impact:
Hide Activities
Notes:
The source of an attack will be difficult or impossible to determine. This can allow attacks to the system to continue without notice.

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