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CWE-532 - Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File

  • Abstraction:Base
  • Structure:Simple
  • Status:Incomplete
  • Release Date:2006-07-19
  • Latest Modification Date:2024-11-19

Weakness Name

Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File

Description

The product writes sensitive information to a log file.

Common Consequences

Scope: Confidentiality

Impact: Read Application Data

Notes: Logging sensitive user data, full path names, or system information often provides attackers with an additional, less-protected path to acquiring the information.

Related Weaknesses

CWE-200Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized ActorHigh

CWE-538Insertion of Sensitive Information into Externally-Accessible File or Directory