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Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-204

Allowed

Observable Response Discrepancy

Abstraction: Base · Status: Incomplete

The product provides different responses to incoming requests in a way that reveals internal state information to an unauthorized actor outside of the intended control sphere.

341 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-62M9-V7G3-W362

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-02-11 03:30 – Updated: 2025-02-11 03:30
VLAI
Details

SAP NetWeaver Server ABAP allows an unauthenticated attacker to exploit a vulnerability that causes the server to respond differently based on the existence of a specified user, potentially revealing sensitive information. This issue does not enable data modification and has no impact on server availability.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-23193"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-204"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-02-11T01:15:10Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "SAP NetWeaver Server ABAP allows an unauthenticated attacker to exploit a vulnerability that causes the server to respond differently based on the existence of a specified user, potentially revealing sensitive information. This issue does not enable data modification and has no impact on server availability.",
  "id": "GHSA-62m9-v7g3-w362",
  "modified": "2025-02-11T03:30:55Z",
  "published": "2025-02-11T03:30:55Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-23193"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://me.sap.com/notes/3561264"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://url.sap/sapsecuritypatchday"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-63PC-J336-8QQ4

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-05-06 18:30 – Updated: 2026-05-06 18:30
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability in an identity management API endpoint of Cisco ISE could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to enumerate valid user accounts on an affected device.

This vulnerability exists because error messages are observed when the affected API endpoint is called. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a series of crafted requests to the affected endpoint and analyzing the differentiated responses. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to compile a list of valid usernames on an affected system.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-20195"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-204"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-05-06T17:16:21Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability in an identity management API endpoint of Cisco ISE could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to enumerate valid user accounts on an affected device.\n\nThis vulnerability exists because error messages are observed when the affected API endpoint is called. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a series of crafted requests to the affected endpoint and analyzing the differentiated responses. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to compile a list of valid usernames on an affected system.",
  "id": "GHSA-63pc-j336-8qq4",
  "modified": "2026-05-06T18:30:31Z",
  "published": "2026-05-06T18:30:31Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-20195"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://sec.cloudapps.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-ise-unauth-bypass-uxjRXGpb"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-654X-9Q7R-G966

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-02-02 21:52 – Updated: 2026-02-11 14:14
VLAI
Summary
CI4MS Vulnerable to User Email Enumeration via Password Reset Flow
Details

Summary

The authentication implementation in CI4MS is vulnerable to email enumeration. An unauthenticated attacker can determine whether an email address is registered in the system by analyzing the application's response during the password reset process.

Vulnerability Details

  • The password reset flow returns different responses based on whether the provided email address exists in the database or not.
  • If the email is registered, the system typically returns a success message (e.g., "Password reset link has been sent").

If the email is not registered, the system returns an error message (e.g., "User not found" or a different HTTP status code).

This discrepancy allows attackers to programmatically "enumerate" or confirm valid user emails, which can then be used for targeted phishing attacks or brute-force attempts.

Steps to Reproduce

  1. Navigate to the password reset page of the CI4MS installation.
  2. Enter an email address that you know is not registered (e.g., nonexistent@example.com) and submit. Note the response message/code.
  3. Enter an email address that is registered (e.g., an admin or test account) and submit. Note the different response.
  4. The difference between these two responses confirms the enumeration vulnerability.

Suggested Mitigation

Implement a uniform, generic response for all password reset requests, regardless of whether the email exists. Recommended message: "If an account is associated with this email address, a password reset link has been sent."

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  "affected": [
    {
      "package": {
        "ecosystem": "Packagist",
        "name": "ci4-cms-erp/ci4ms"
      },
      "ranges": [
        {
          "events": [
            {
              "introduced": "0"
            },
            {
              "fixed": "0.28.5.0"
            }
          ],
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-25509"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-203",
      "CWE-204"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": true,
    "github_reviewed_at": "2026-02-02T21:52:06Z",
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-02-03T22:16:31Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "**Summary**\n\nThe authentication implementation in CI4MS is vulnerable to email enumeration. An unauthenticated attacker can determine whether an email address is registered in the system by analyzing the application\u0027s response during the password reset process.\n\n**Vulnerability Details**\n\n- The password reset flow returns different responses based on whether the provided email address exists in the database or not.\n- If the email is registered, the system typically returns a success message (e.g., \"Password reset link has been sent\").\n\nIf the email is not registered, the system returns an error message (e.g., \"User not found\" or a different HTTP status code).\n\nThis discrepancy allows attackers to programmatically \"enumerate\" or confirm valid user emails, which can then be used for targeted phishing attacks or brute-force attempts.\n\n**Steps to Reproduce**\n\n1. Navigate to the password reset page of the CI4MS installation.\n2. Enter an email address that you know is not registered (e.g., nonexistent@example.com) and submit. Note the response message/code.\n3. Enter an email address that is registered (e.g., an admin or test account) and submit. Note the different response.\n4. The difference between these two responses confirms the enumeration vulnerability.\n\n**Suggested Mitigation**\n\nImplement a uniform, generic response for all password reset requests, regardless of whether the email exists. Recommended message: \"If an account is associated with this email address, a password reset link has been sent.\"",
  "id": "GHSA-654x-9q7r-g966",
  "modified": "2026-02-11T14:14:07Z",
  "published": "2026-02-02T21:52:06Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/ci4-cms-erp/ci4ms/security/advisories/GHSA-654x-9q7r-g966"
    },
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-25509"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/ci4-cms-erp/ci4ms/commit/86be2930d1c54eb7575102563302b2f3bafcb653"
    },
    {
      "type": "PACKAGE",
      "url": "https://github.com/ci4-cms-erp/ci4ms"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ],
  "summary": "CI4MS Vulnerable to User Email Enumeration via Password Reset Flow"
}

GHSA-65HG-2RXP-4W4R

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-12-22 12:30 – Updated: 2022-12-29 18:30
VLAI
Details

A user enumeration vulnerability exists in the login functionality of Ghost Foundation Ghost 5.9.4. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to a disclosure of sensitive information. An attacker can send a series of HTTP requests to trigger this vulnerability.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2022-41697"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-204"
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    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2022-12-22T10:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A user enumeration vulnerability exists in the login functionality of Ghost Foundation Ghost 5.9.4. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to a disclosure of sensitive information. An attacker can send a series of HTTP requests to trigger this vulnerability.",
  "id": "GHSA-65hg-2rxp-4w4r",
  "modified": "2022-12-29T18:30:23Z",
  "published": "2022-12-22T12:30:17Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-41697"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1625"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-6C55-4C23-GP8X

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-10-23 21:31 – Updated: 2025-10-23 21:31
VLAI
Details

The Frontier Airlines website has a publicly available endpoint that validates if an email addresses is associated with an account. An unauthenticated, remote attacker could determine valid email addresses, possibly aiding in further attacks.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-62236"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-204"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-10-23T20:15:40Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "The Frontier Airlines website has a publicly available endpoint that validates if an email addresses is associated with an account. An unauthenticated, remote attacker could determine valid email addresses, possibly aiding in further attacks.",
  "id": "GHSA-6c55-4c23-gp8x",
  "modified": "2025-10-23T21:31:44Z",
  "published": "2025-10-23T21:31:44Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-62236"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/IT/white/2025/va-25-296-01.json"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-62236"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-6CG9-7RR8-CVJ2

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-14 18:32 – Updated: 2026-07-15 18:31
VLAI
Details

Mojolicious versions from 4.59 before 9.48 for Perl expose a stable representation of the session CSRF token to a BREACH compression oracle.

_csrf_token generates and caches one token per session and returns the same value on every call, and _csrf_field places that value in a hidden csrf_token input. When a response carrying the token also echoes attacker-controlled input and is gzip-compressed, the chosen values and the resulting compressed lengths form a BREACH oracle.

An attacker able to query it can recover the token and pass csrf_protect validation.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-15747"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-204"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-14T18:17:12Z",
    "severity": "CRITICAL"
  },
  "details": "Mojolicious versions from 4.59 before 9.48 for Perl expose a stable representation of the session CSRF token to a BREACH compression oracle.\n\n_csrf_token generates and caches one token per session and returns the same value on every call, and _csrf_field places that value in a hidden `csrf_token` input. When a response carrying the token also echoes attacker-controlled input and is gzip-compressed, the chosen values and the resulting compressed lengths form a BREACH oracle.\n\nAn attacker able to query it can recover the token and pass csrf_protect validation.",
  "id": "GHSA-6cg9-7rr8-cvj2",
  "modified": "2026-07-15T18:31:46Z",
  "published": "2026-07-14T18:32:13Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-15747"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/mojolicious/mojo/commit/01921fbbbbeca2d1397e082d4a647f9b84c24e27.patch"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://metacpan.org/release/SRI/Mojolicious-9.48/changes"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/07/14/16"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-6GCW-XCPF-VR88

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-09-19 18:30 – Updated: 2024-09-23 18:30
VLAI
Details

A vulnerability in NetCat CMS allows an attacker to send a specially crafted http request that can be used to check whether a user exists in the system, which could be a basis for further attacks. This issue affects NetCat CMS v. 6.4.0.24126.2 and possibly others.

Apply patch from vendor https://netcat.ru/ https://netcat.ru/] . Versions 6.4.0.24248 and on have the patch.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-8651"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-203",
      "CWE-204"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-09-19T17:15:15Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability in NetCat CMS allows an attacker to send a specially crafted http request that can be used to check whether a user exists in the system, which could be a basis for further attacks.\nThis issue affects NetCat CMS v. 6.4.0.24126.2 and possibly others.\n\nApply patch from vendor  https://netcat.ru/ https://netcat.ru/] . Versions 6.4.0.24248 and on have the patch.",
  "id": "GHSA-6gcw-xcpf-vr88",
  "modified": "2024-09-23T18:30:34Z",
  "published": "2024-09-19T18:30:52Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-8651"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/klsecservices/Advisories/blob/master/K-NetCat-2024-001.md"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    },
    {
      "score": "CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X",
      "type": "CVSS_V4"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-6GF6-3J9V-J983

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-07-03 12:34 – Updated: 2025-07-03 12:34
VLAI
Details

For failed login attempts, the application returns different error messages depending on whether the login failed due to an incorrect password or a non-existing username. This allows an attacker to guess usernames until they find an existing one.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-27451"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-203",
      "CWE-204"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-07-03T12:15:22Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "For failed login attempts, the application returns different error messages depending on whether the login failed due to an incorrect password or a non-existing username. This allows an attacker to guess usernames until they find an existing one.",
  "id": "GHSA-6gf6-3j9v-j983",
  "modified": "2025-07-03T12:34:58Z",
  "published": "2025-07-03T12:34:58Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-27451"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://sick.com/psirt"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/ics-recommended-practices"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.endress.com"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.first.org/cvss/calculator/3.1"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2025/sca-2025-0008.json"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.sick.com/.well-known/csaf/white/2025/sca-2025-0008.pdf"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-6HRX-7MGG-5CVP

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-05-22 15:34 – Updated: 2025-05-22 15:34
VLAI
Details

Observable Response Discrepancy vulnerability in Tridium Niagara Framework on Windows, Linux, QNX, Tridium Niagara Enterprise Security on Windows, Linux, QNX allows Cryptanalysis. This issue affects Niagara Framework: before 4.14.2, before 4.15.1, before 4.10.11; Niagara Enterprise Security: before 4.14.2, before 4.15.1, before 4.10.11.Tridium recommends upgrading to Niagara Framework and Enterprise Security versions 4.14.2u2, 4.15.u1, or 4.10u.11.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2025-3939"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-203",
      "CWE-204"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-05-22T13:15:56Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "Observable Response Discrepancy vulnerability in Tridium Niagara Framework on Windows, Linux, QNX, Tridium Niagara Enterprise Security on Windows, Linux, QNX allows Cryptanalysis. This issue affects Niagara Framework: before 4.14.2, before 4.15.1, before 4.10.11; Niagara Enterprise Security: before 4.14.2, before 4.15.1, before 4.10.11.Tridium recommends upgrading to Niagara Framework and Enterprise Security versions 4.14.2u2, 4.15.u1, or 4.10u.11.",
  "id": "GHSA-6hrx-7mgg-5cvp",
  "modified": "2025-05-22T15:34:49Z",
  "published": "2025-05-22T15:34:49Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-3939"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://docs.niagara-community.com/category/tech_bull"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://honeywell.com/us/en/product-security#security-notices"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-6RJG-2HV4-XQ68

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2025-03-13 15:33 – Updated: 2025-03-19 21:30
VLAI
Details

User Enumeration via Discrepancies in Error Messages in the Celk Sistemas Celk Saude v.3.1.252.1 password recovery functionality which allows a remote attacker to enumerate users through discrepancies in the responses.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-55198"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-204"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2025-03-13T15:15:49Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "User Enumeration via Discrepancies in Error Messages in the Celk Sistemas Celk Saude v.3.1.252.1 password recovery functionality which allows a remote attacker to enumerate users through discrepancies in the responses.",
  "id": "GHSA-6rjg-2hv4-xq68",
  "modified": "2025-03-19T21:30:46Z",
  "published": "2025-03-13T15:33:00Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-55198"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://cheatsheetseries.owasp.org/cheatsheets/Authentication_Cheat_Sheet.html"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/gabriel-bri/vulnerability-research/tree/main/CVE-2024-55198"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

Mitigation MIT-46
Architecture and Design

Strategy: Separation of Privilege

  • Compartmentalize the system to have "safe" areas where trust boundaries can be unambiguously drawn. Do not allow sensitive data to go outside of the trust boundary and always be careful when interfacing with a compartment outside of the safe area.
  • Ensure that appropriate compartmentalization is built into the system design, and the compartmentalization allows for and reinforces privilege separation functionality. Architects and designers should rely on the principle of least privilege to decide the appropriate time to use privileges and the time to drop privileges.
Mitigation MIT-39
Implementation
  • Ensure that error messages only contain minimal details that are useful to the intended audience and no one else. The messages need to strike the balance between being too cryptic (which can confuse users) or being too detailed (which may reveal more than intended). The messages should not reveal the methods that were used to determine the error. Attackers can use detailed information to refine or optimize their original attack, thereby increasing their chances of success.
  • If errors must be captured in some detail, record them in log messages, but consider what could occur if the log messages can be viewed by attackers. Highly sensitive information such as passwords should never be saved to log files.
  • Avoid inconsistent messaging that might accidentally tip off an attacker about internal state, such as whether a user account exists or not.
CAPEC-331: ICMP IP Total Length Field Probe

An adversary sends a UDP packet to a closed port on the target machine to solicit an IP Header's total length field value within the echoed 'Port Unreachable" error message. This type of behavior is useful for building a signature-base of operating system responses, particularly when error messages contain other types of information that is useful identifying specific operating system responses.

CAPEC-332: ICMP IP 'ID' Field Error Message Probe

An adversary sends a UDP datagram having an assigned value to its internet identification field (ID) to a closed port on a target to observe the manner in which this bit is echoed back in the ICMP error message. This allows the attacker to construct a fingerprint of specific OS behaviors.

CAPEC-541: Application Fingerprinting

An adversary engages in fingerprinting activities to determine the type or version of an application installed on a remote target.

CAPEC-580: System Footprinting

An adversary engages in active probing and exploration activities to determine security information about a remote target system. Often times adversaries will rely on remote applications that can be probed for system configurations.