CWE-1112: Incomplete Documentation of Program Execution

What is Incomplete Documentation of Program Execution?

• Overview: Incomplete Documentation of Program Execution (CWE-1112) occurs when the documentation for a software product does not fully describe all the mechanisms that can be used to control or influence how the programs are executed. This includes lacking details on environmental variables, configuration files, registry keys, command-line switches or options, or system settings.

• Exploitation Methods:

• Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by manipulating undocumented or poorly documented mechanisms to alter program behavior.
• Common attack patterns include injecting malicious input via environmental variables or misconfiguring settings to gain unauthorized access or escalate privileges.

• Security Impact:

• Direct consequences include unauthorized access, data leakage, or execution of unintended code.
• Potential cascading effects can lead to broader system compromise or exploitation of other vulnerabilities.
• Business impact may involve data breaches, loss of customer trust, regulatory fines, and operational disruptions.

• Prevention Guidelines:

• Specific code-level fixes include ensuring all program execution mechanisms are clearly documented and reviewed for security implications.
• Security best practices involve regular documentation audits, validation of all input sources, and adherence to the principle of least privilege.
• Recommended tools and frameworks include static analysis tools to detect undocumented execution paths and security-focused documentation frameworks to standardize documentation practices.

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Technical Details

Likelihood of Exploit: Not specified

Affected Languages: Not specified

Affected Technologies: Not specified