037 – Parameters without sensitive data

Summary

The system must not allow parameter inclusion in directory names or file paths.

Description

A system must not allow the inclusion of directory names or files paths in its parameters. By tampering the fields associated with these parameters, an attacker may access those paths and compromise sensitive information.

Supported In

Essential: True

Advanced: True

References

• CAPEC-11. Cause web server misclassification
• CAPEC-153. Input data manipulation
• CAPEC-165. File manipulation
• CAPEC-175. Code inclusion
• CWE-22. Improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory ("path traversal")
• CWE-23. Relative path traversal
• CWE-36. Absolute path traversal
• CWE-73. External control of file name or path
• OWASP10-A2. Cryptographic failures
• OWASP10-A3. Injection
• OWASPM10-M8. Code tampering
• SANS25-21. Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization (Race condition)
• WASC-A_34. Predictable resource location
• NISTSSDF-PW_1_1. Design software to meet security requirements and mitigate security risks
• ISSAF-U_15. Web application SQL injections – Countermeasures
• PTES-6_2_3. Exploitation - Countermeasures (data execution prevention)
• PTES-7_4_4_1. Post Exploitation - Pillaging (user information on system)
• OWASPSCP-9. Communication security
• ASVS-3_1_1. Fundamental session management security
• CWE25-362. Concurrent execution using shared resource with improper synchronization (Race condition)

Weaknesses

• 098 – External control of file name or path

Last updated

2024/02/05