Automated static analysis, commonly referred to as Static Application Security Testing (SAST), can find some instances of this weakness by analyzing source code (or binary/compiled code) without having to execute it. Typically, this is done by building a model of data flow and control flow, then searching for potentially-vulnerable patterns that connect "sources" (origins of input) with "sinks" (destinations where the data interacts with external components, a lower layer such as the OS, etc.)
CWE-615 Variante Incompleto
Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Source Code Comments
This vulnerability occurs when developers leave sensitive details within source code comments. These can include internal file paths, hidden URLs, inactive code snippets, credentials, or other…
Definición
What is CWE-615?
This vulnerability occurs when developers leave sensitive details within source code comments. These can include internal file paths, hidden URLs, inactive code snippets, credentials, or other information meant for internal use only.
Comments containing sensitive data act as a roadmap for attackers. By scanning these comments, an attacker can uncover the application's internal structure, discover hidden files or administrative endpoints, and piece together how the software works, significantly reducing the effort needed to plan an attack.
To prevent this, treat comments as part of your public-facing code. Establish a review process to scrub comments before deployment, and use environment variables or secure configuration files for any operational details like paths or links. Remember, if it shouldn't be seen by users, it shouldn't be in the comments.
Impacto en el mundo real
Real-world CVEs caused by CWE-615
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Version numbers and internal hostnames leaked in HTML comments.
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CMS places full pathname of server in HTML comment.
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blog software leaks real username in HTML comment.
Cómo lo explotan los atacantes
Ruta del atacante paso a paso
- 1
Identifica una ruta de código que maneje entrada no confiable sin validación.
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Crea un payload que ejercite el comportamiento inseguro — inyección, traversal, overflow o abuso de lógica.
- 3
Envía el payload a través de una solicitud normal y observa la reacción de la aplicación.
- 4
Itera hasta que la respuesta filtre datos, ejecute código del atacante o escale privilegios.
Ejemplo de código vulnerable
Vulnerable JSP
The following comment, embedded in a JSP, will be displayed in the resulting HTML output.
<!-- FIXME: calling this with more than 30 args kills the JDBC server --> Ejemplo de código seguro
Secure pseudo
// Validate, sanitize, or use a safe API before reaching the sink.
function handleRequest(input) {
const safe = validateAndEscape(input);
return executeWithGuards(safe);
} What changed: the unsafe sink is replaced (or the input is validated/escaped) so the same payload no longer triggers the weakness.
Lista de prevención
How to prevent CWE-615
- Distribution Remove comments which have sensitive information about the design/implementation of the application. Some of the comments may be exposed to the user and affect the security posture of the application.
Señales de detección
How to detect CWE-615
CWE-615
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Preguntas frecuentes ¿Qué es CWE-615?
¿Qué gravedad tiene CWE-615?
¿Qué lenguajes o plataformas se ven afectados por CWE-615?
¿Cómo puedo prevenir CWE-615?
¿Cómo detecta y corrige Plexicus CWE-615?
¿Dónde puedo aprender más sobre CWE-615?
Frequently asked questions
¿Qué es CWE-615?
This vulnerability occurs when developers leave sensitive details within source code comments. These can include internal file paths, hidden URLs, inactive code snippets, credentials, or other information meant for internal use only.
¿Qué gravedad tiene CWE-615?
MITRE no ha publicado una calificación de probabilidad de explotación para esta debilidad. Trátala como de impacto medio hasta que tu modelo de amenazas demuestre lo contrario.
¿Qué lenguajes o plataformas se ven afectados por CWE-615?
MITRE no ha especificado plataformas afectadas para esta CWE — puede aplicar a la mayoría de los stacks de aplicaciones.
¿Cómo puedo prevenir CWE-615?
Remove comments which have sensitive information about the design/implementation of the application. Some of the comments may be exposed to the user and affect the security posture of the application.
¿Cómo detecta y corrige Plexicus CWE-615?
El motor SAST de Plexicus detecta la firma de flujo de datos para CWE-615 en cada commit. Cuando hay coincidencia, nuestro agente Codex Remedium abre un PR de corrección con el código corregido, las pruebas y un resumen de una línea para el revisor.
¿Dónde puedo aprender más sobre CWE-615?
MITRE publica la definición canónica en https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/615.html. También puedes consultar la documentación de OWASP y NIST para guías relacionadas.
Debilidades relacionadas
Weaknesses related to CWE-615
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CWE-546 Par
Suspicious Comment
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