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Mapped Taxonomy Name Node ID Fit Mapped Node Name
PLOVER Truncation of Security-relevant
Information
CWE-223: Omission of Security-relevant Information
Weakness ID : 223
Structure : Simple
Abstraction : Base
Description
The product does not record or display information that would be important for identifying the
source or nature of an attack, or determining if an action is safe.
Relationships
The table(s) below shows the weaknesses and high level categories that are related to this
weakness. These relationships are defined as ChildOf, ParentOf, MemberOr and give insight to
similar items that may exist at higher and lower levels of abstraction. In addition, relationships such
as PeerOf and CanAlsoBe are defined to show similar weaknesses that may want to be explored.
Relevant to the view "Research Concepts" (CWE-1000)
Nature Type ID Name Page
ChildOf 221 Information Loss or Omission 556
ParentOf 778 Insufficient Logging 1638
Relevant to the view "Architectural Concepts" (CWE-1008)
Nature Type ID Name Page
MemberOf 1009 Audit 2424
Relevant to the view "Software Development" (CWE-699)
Nature Type ID Name Page
MemberOf 1210 Audit / Logging Errors 2475
Applicable Platforms
Language : Not Language-Specific (Prevalence = Undetermined)
Common Consequences
Scope Impact Likelihood
Non-Repudiation Hide Activities
The source of an attack will be difficult or impossible to
determine. This can allow attacks to the system to continue
without notice.
Demonstrative Examples
Example 1:
This code logs suspicious multiple login attempts.
Example Language: PHP (Bad)
function login($userName,$password){
if(authenticate($userName,$password)){
return True;
}
else{
incrementLoginAttempts($userName);
if(recentLoginAttempts($userName) > 5){
CWE Version 4.14
CWE-223: Omission of Security-relevant Information
CWE-223: Omission of Security-relevant Information