CWE-489
Active Debug Code
About
The product is released with debugging code still enabled or active.
Common consequences
- Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, Access Control, Other → Bypass Protection Mechanism, Read Application Data, Gain Privileges or Assume Identity, Varies by Context
Mitigations
- Build and Compilation, Distribution: Remove debug code before deploying the application.
CVEs with this weakness
Frequently asked questions
What is CWE-489?
The product is released with debugging code still enabled or active. Common consequences Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, Access Control, Other → Bypass Protection Mechanism, Read Application Data, Gain Privileges or Assume Identity, Varies by Context Mitigations Build and Compilation, Distribution: Remove debug code before deploying the application.
Which platforms does CWE-489 affect?
CWE-489 has been observed on: Not Technology-Specific, ICS/OT.
How many CVEs does Rainforest track for CWE-489?
Rainforest Labs currently tracks 2 published CVEs mapped to CWE-489. They are listed on this page.
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