Common Weakness Enumeration

CWE-540

Allowed

Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Source Code

Abstraction: Base · Status: Incomplete

Source code on a web server or repository often contains sensitive information and should generally not be accessible to users.

55 vulnerabilities reference this CWE, most recent first.

GHSA-QC7X-2QXV-WRWR

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2022-05-24 19:01 – Updated: 2022-05-24 19:01
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Details

A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA), Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA), and Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information on an affected device. The vulnerability exists because confidential information is included in HTTP requests that are exchanged between the user and the device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by looking at the raw HTTP requests that are sent to the interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain some of the passwords that are configured throughout the interface.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2021-1516"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-540"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2021-05-06T13:15:00Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability in the web-based management interface of Cisco AsyncOS Software for Cisco Content Security Management Appliance (SMA), Cisco Email Security Appliance (ESA), and Cisco Web Security Appliance (WSA) could allow an authenticated, remote attacker to access sensitive information on an affected device. The vulnerability exists because confidential information is included in HTTP requests that are exchanged between the user and the device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by looking at the raw HTTP requests that are sent to the interface. A successful exploit could allow the attacker to obtain some of the passwords that are configured throughout the interface.",
  "id": "GHSA-qc7x-2qxv-wrwr",
  "modified": "2022-05-24T19:01:34Z",
  "published": "2022-05-24T19:01:34Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-1516"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-esa-wsa-sma-info-gY2AEz2H"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": []
}

GHSA-QFWF-PPC3-QH27

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-03-08 00:33 – Updated: 2024-03-08 00:33
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Details

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in keerti1924 PHP-MYSQL-User-Login-System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file login.sql. The manipulation leads to inclusion of sensitive information in source code. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-256035. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-2265"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-540"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-03-07T22:15:58Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in keerti1924 PHP-MYSQL-User-Login-System 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file login.sql. The manipulation leads to inclusion of sensitive information in source code. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-256035. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.",
  "id": "GHSA-qfwf-ppc3-qh27",
  "modified": "2024-03-08T00:33:39Z",
  "published": "2024-03-08T00:33:39Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-2265"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://github.com/smurf-reigz/security/blob/main/proof-of-concepts/keerti1924%20publicly%20exposed%20password%20hashes.md"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.256035"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://vuldb.com/?id.256035"
    }
  ],
  "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-R4V6-VP2Q-QH25

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2024-10-10 12:31 – Updated: 2024-10-10 12:31
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Details

An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 16.6 prior to 17.2.9, from 17.3 prior to 17.3.5, and from 17.4 prior to 17.4.2. It was possible for an unauthenticated attacker to determine the GitLab version number for a GitLab instance.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2024-9596"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-540"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2024-10-10T10:15:08Z",
    "severity": "LOW"
  },
  "details": "An issue has been discovered in GitLab EE affecting all versions starting from 16.6 prior to 17.2.9, from 17.3 prior to 17.3.5, and from 17.4 prior to 17.4.2. It was possible for an unauthenticated attacker to determine the GitLab version number for a GitLab instance.",
  "id": "GHSA-r4v6-vp2q-qh25",
  "modified": "2024-10-10T12:31:13Z",
  "published": "2024-10-10T12:31:13Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-9596"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab/-/issues/493355"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

GHSA-R8JP-HXQX-9X6C

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2026-07-28 21:31 – Updated: 2026-07-28 21:31
VLAI
Details

In igloohome Smart Lock Mobile App versions 3.2.3 and prior, an Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Source Code vulnerability could allow an unauthorized actor to access functions or backend services that were not sufficiently protected by authentication controls.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2026-16581"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-540"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2026-07-28T21:17:28Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "In igloohome Smart Lock Mobile App versions 3.2.3 and prior, an Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Source Code vulnerability could allow an unauthorized actor to access functions or backend services that were not sufficiently protected by authentication controls.",
  "id": "GHSA-r8jp-hxqx-9x6c",
  "modified": "2026-07-28T21:31:34Z",
  "published": "2026-07-28T21:31:34Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-16581"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-26-209-06"
    }
  ],
  "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-XXWR-V6HC-32HM

Vulnerability from github – Published: 2023-08-16 18:30 – Updated: 2023-11-03 21:30
VLAI
Details

Dell Storage Integration Tools for VMware (DSITV) 06.01.00.016 contain an information disclosure vulnerability. A local low-privileged malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to retrieve an encryption key that could aid in further attacks.

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  "affected": [],
  "aliases": [
    "CVE-2023-39250"
  ],
  "database_specific": {
    "cwe_ids": [
      "CWE-540",
      "CWE-668"
    ],
    "github_reviewed": false,
    "github_reviewed_at": null,
    "nvd_published_at": "2023-08-16T16:15:11Z",
    "severity": "MODERATE"
  },
  "details": "\nDell Storage Integration Tools for VMware (DSITV) 06.01.00.016 contain an information disclosure vulnerability. A local low-privileged malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability to retrieve an encryption key that could aid in further attacks.\n\n",
  "id": "GHSA-xxwr-v6hc-32hm",
  "modified": "2023-11-03T21:30:19Z",
  "published": "2023-08-16T18:30:23Z",
  "references": [
    {
      "type": "ADVISORY",
      "url": "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-39250"
    },
    {
      "type": "WEB",
      "url": "https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000216615/dsa-2023-282-security-update-for-dell-storage-integration-tools-for-vmware-dsitv-vulnerabilities"
    }
  ],
  "schema_version": "1.4.0",
  "severity": [
    {
      "score": "CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H",
      "type": "CVSS_V3"
    }
  ]
}

Mitigation
Architecture and Design System Configuration

Recommendations include removing this script from the web server and moving it to a location not accessible from the Internet.

No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.