CWE-535 - Exposure of Information Through Shell Error Message
- Abstraction:Variant
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Incomplete
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29
Weakness Name
Exposure of Information Through Shell Error Message
Description
A command shell error message indicates that there exists an unhandled exception in the web application code. In many cases, an attacker can leverage the conditions that cause these errors in order to gain unauthorized access to the system.
Common Consequences
Scope: Confidentiality
Impact: Read Application Data
Related Weaknesses
CWE-211Externally-Generated Error Message Containing Sensitive Information