Code Security Report: 2 Findings Identified

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Understanding Your Code Security Landscape

Welcome to your latest Code Security Report! In this update, we've identified 2 critical findings that require your immediate attention. Our automated scanning process has thoroughly analyzed your codebase, focusing on potential vulnerabilities that could impact the security and integrity of your applications. This report will guide you through the details of each finding, providing insights into the nature of the vulnerability, its potential impact, and actionable steps for remediation. Understanding and addressing these issues promptly is crucial for maintaining a robust security posture and protecting your sensitive data. We'll delve into the specifics of each vulnerability, offering clear explanations and resources to help you implement effective solutions. Remember, proactive security is the best defense.

Scan Metadata: A Snapshot of Your Security Scan

This section provides a high-level overview of the recent security scan conducted on your project. The Latest Scan was performed on 2025-12-17 at 10:43 PM, ensuring that the analysis reflects the most up-to-date state of your codebase. During this scan, a total of 2 findings were detected. Significantly, both of these are New Findings, indicating potential new risks introduced into the project. Currently, there are 0 Resolved Findings, meaning all identified vulnerabilities are still active. The scan encompassed 1 Tested Project File, giving us a focused view of a specific part of your application. The analysis revealed that your project utilizes 2 Programming Languages: Java* and Secrets. The asterisk next to Java indicates that it's the primary language analyzed, while 'Secrets' likely refers to the detection of sensitive information such as API keys or passwords that might have been inadvertently committed. It's essential to address these findings to prevent potential security breaches and maintain the confidentiality and integrity of your project.

Most Relevant Findings: Digging Deeper into Vulnerabilities

This section is the heart of our report, detailing the specific security vulnerabilities discovered during the scan. Each finding is presented with a breakdown of its severity, type, associated Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE), the file and line number where it was detected, and the number of data flows identified. A Data Flow represents a potential path through the code that could be exploited.

Finding 1: Error Messages Information Exposure (Medium Severity)

  • Vulnerability Type: Error Messages Information Exposure
  • CWE: CWE-209 - Error Message Information Exposure
  • Detected In: ErrorMessageInfoExposure.java at line 34
  • Scan Time: 2025-12-17 10:44PM

This finding indicates a medium severity vulnerability classified under CWE-209. This type of vulnerability occurs when error messages displayed to users or logged by the system reveal sensitive information about the application's internal workings. Such information could include stack traces, database error details, or file paths, which an attacker could leverage to understand the system's architecture and identify further weaknesses. The vulnerability was detected in the ErrorMessageInfoExposure.java file, specifically on line 34. Our analysis identified 1 data flow associated with this issue, suggesting a direct path where sensitive error details could be exposed. The code snippet for the vulnerable section is provided for your review:

https://github.com/SAST-UP-DP-DEV-env/SAST-Test-Repo-8c1158a0-f839-4cf2-a4f5-24f4ad9d1ef8/blob/f2fbabfc2a07978ebafcb60ccde7806009d88cf0/ErrorMessageInfoExposure.java#L30-L39

Why this is a problem: Revealing detailed error messages can provide attackers with valuable insights into your system, aiding them in crafting more sophisticated attacks. It's crucial to present generic, user-friendly error messages while logging detailed information securely on the server-side for debugging purposes.

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Finding 2: Error Messages Information Exposure (Medium Severity)

  • Vulnerability Type: Error Messages Information Exposure
  • CWE: CWE-209 - Error Message Information Exposure
  • Detected In: ErrorMessageInfoExposure.java at line 38
  • Scan Time: 2025-12-17 10:44PM

This is another instance of the Error Messages Information Exposure vulnerability, also rated as medium severity and associated with CWE-209. This particular instance was identified in the ErrorMessageInfoExposure.java file, on line 38. Similar to the previous finding, this indicates that detailed error information might be exposed through the application. Attackers could exploit this to gain a deeper understanding of your application's logic, technology stack, or underlying infrastructure, thereby facilitating further exploitation. The scan identified 1 data flow related to this specific exposure point. The relevant code segment is highlighted below:

https://github.com/SAST-UP-DP-DEV-env/SAST-Test-Repo-8c1158a0-f839-4cf2-a4f5-24f4ad9d1ef8/blob/f2fbabfc2a07978ebafcb60ccde7806009d88cf0/ErrorMessageInfoExposure.java#L34-L43

Preventative Measures: It's crucial to implement a strategy where generic error messages are shown to end-users, while detailed diagnostic information is captured server-side in secure logs. This ensures that users are not overwhelmed with technical details, and attackers do not gain an advantage from verbose error outputs.

Learning Resources: Reinforce your understanding and secure coding practices with these resources:

Findings Overview: A Summary of Your Security Posture

This overview provides a consolidated view of the security findings identified in the latest scan. It summarizes the vulnerabilities by severity, type, the programming language in which they were detected, and the total count for each category. This allows for a quick assessment of the most prevalent security issues within your codebase.

  • Severity: Medium
  • Vulnerability Type: Error Messages Information Exposure
  • CWE: CWE-209
  • Language: Java*
  • Count: 2

This summary highlights that the primary security concern identified in this scan is Error Messages Information Exposure, with two instances detected in Java code. Addressing these vulnerabilities is a key step in enhancing your application's security. By focusing on how error details are handled and presented, you can significantly reduce the risk of information disclosure to potential attackers.

Conclusion and Next Steps

This Code Security Report has detailed 2 medium severity findings related to Error Messages Information Exposure (CWE-209) within your Java codebase. While these are not critical, they represent a tangible risk. Exposing detailed error messages can inadvertently provide attackers with valuable intelligence about your application's inner workings, potentially aiding them in identifying and exploiting other vulnerabilities. It is essential to treat all identified findings seriously and implement the recommended remediation steps promptly. This involves modifying the code to display generic error messages to users while logging detailed technical information securely on the server-side for debugging and analysis purposes. By adopting this practice, you enhance user experience and significantly reduce the attack surface.

We strongly encourage you to utilize the provided Secure Code Warrior training materials to deepen your understanding of this vulnerability and learn best practices for writing secure code. Investing in developer training is a cost-effective way to build security into your development lifecycle from the start, preventing future vulnerabilities.

For further information on secure coding practices and vulnerability management, we recommend consulting reputable resources:

  • OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project): A renowned non-profit foundation focused on improving software security. Their website offers a wealth of information, tools, and documentation on common web application security risks and mitigation strategies. You can find them at OWASP.
  • MITRE CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration): This is a community-developed list of common software and hardware weakness types. Understanding CWEs helps in identifying and preventing common vulnerabilities. Explore their definitions at MITRE CWE.