555
Nature Type ID Name Page
MemberOf 1345 OWASP Top Ten 2021 Category A01:2021 - Broken
Access Control
1344 2487
MemberOf 1403 Comprehensive Categorization: Exposed Resource 1400 2528
Taxonomy Mappings
Mapped Taxonomy Name Node ID Fit Mapped Node Name
PLOVER Sensitive Data Under Web Root
OWASP Top Ten 2004 A10 CWE More Specific Insecure Configuration Management
CWE-220: Storage of File With Sensitive Data Under FTP Root
Weakness ID : 220
Structure : Simple
Abstraction : Variant
Description
The product stores sensitive data under the FTP server root with insufficient access control, which
might make it accessible to untrusted parties.
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 552 Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties 1265
Relevant to the view "Architectural Concepts" (CWE-1008)
Nature Type ID Name Page
MemberOf 1011 Authorize Actors 2425
Applicable Platforms
Language : Not Language-Specific (Prevalence = Undetermined)
Background Details
Various Unix FTP servers require a password file that is under the FTP root, due to use of chroot.
Common Consequences
Scope Impact Likelihood
Confidentiality Read Application Data
Potential Mitigations
Phase: Implementation
Phase: System Configuration
Avoid storing information under the FTP root directory.
Phase: System Configuration
Access control permissions should be set to prevent reading/writing of sensitive files inside/
outside of the FTP directory.
MemberOf Relationships
CWE Version 4.14
CWE-221: Information Loss or Omission
CWE-221: Information Loss or Omission