CWE-1295: CWE-1295: Debug Messages Revealing Unnecessary Information
Description
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Extended Description
Technical Details
- Structure
- Simple
- Vulnerability Mapping
- ALLOWED
Applicable To
Security Consequences
Scope
Impact
Mitigation Strategies
Phase
Description
Ensure that a debug message does not reveal any unnecessary information during the debug process for the intended response.
Detection Methods
No detection method information available for this CWE.
Code Examples & CVEs
No examples or observed CVEs available for this CWE.
CWE Relationships
No relationship information available for this CWE.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CWE-1295: CWE-1295: Debug Messages Revealing Unnecessary Information?+
CWE-1295: CWE-1295: Debug Messages Revealing Unnecessary Information is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. Description Extended Description
What are the security consequences of CWE-1295: Debug Messages Revealing Unnecessary Information?+
If exploited, CWE-1295 (CWE-1295: Debug Messages Revealing Unnecessary Information) it can compromise Read Memory, Bypass Protection Mechanism, Gain Privileges or Assume Identity and Varies by Context, leading to outcomes such as Scope: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, Access Control, Accountability and Authentication.
How do you prevent or mitigate CWE-1295: Debug Messages Revealing Unnecessary Information?+
Recommended mitigations for CWE-1295 include: Ensure that a debug message does not reveal any unnecessary information during the debug process for the intended response.
Which programming languages are affected by CWE-1295: Debug Messages Revealing Unnecessary Information?+
CWE-1295 commonly affects Languages. Note that weaknesses are often language-agnostic patterns, so secure coding practices apply broadly.
What is the difference between a CWE and a CVE?+
A CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) like CWE-1295 describes a category of software weakness — the underlying flaw type. A CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) identifies a specific, real-world vulnerability in a particular product. In short, a CWE is the kind of mistake, and a CVE is an instance of that mistake being found in software.