CWE-537—Java Runtime Error Message Containing Sensitive Information

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

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-537
Abstraction:: Variant
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Incomplete
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Java Runtime Error Message Containing Sensitive Information

Description

In many cases, an attacker can leverage the conditions that cause unhandled exception errors in order to gain unauthorized access to the system.

Common Consequences

Scope:: Confidentiality
Impact:: Read Application Data

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