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CWE-756 - Missing Custom Error Page

  • Abstraction:Base
  • Structure:Simple
  • Status:Incomplete
  • Release Date:2009-03-10
  • Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29

Weakness Name

Missing Custom Error Page

Description

The product does not return custom error pages to the user, possibly exposing sensitive information.

Common Consequences

Scope: Confidentiality

Impact: Read Application Data

Notes: Attackers can leverage the additional information provided by a default error page to mount attacks targeted on the framework, database, or other resources used by the application.

Related Weaknesses

CWE-209Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive InformationHigh

CWE-755Improper Handling of Exceptional ConditionsMedium

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