CWE-535—Exposure of Information Through Shell Error Message

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

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-535
Abstraction:: Variant
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Incomplete
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

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

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