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CWE-535
Exposure of Information Through Shell Error Message
Variant
Incomplete
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.
Parent Weaknesses (ChildOf)
Common Consequences
Scope
Confidentiality
Impact
Read Application Data
Applicable Platforms
Not Language-Specific
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