CWE-549 — Missing Password Field Masking
CWE-549: Missing Password Field Masking
MITRE CWE weakness
| Kind | Weakness |
| Abstraction | Base |
| Status | Draft |
| Likelihood of exploit | — |
Description
The product does not mask passwords during entry, increasing the potential for attackers to observe and capture passwords.
Common consequences
- Access Control: Bypass Protection Mechanism
Mitigations
Implementation — Recommendations include requiring all password fields in your web application be masked to prevent other users from seeing this information.
References
- CWE page: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/549.html
- CWE list: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/index.html
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