545 items found
Weaknesses
Abstract
Using Console.Out or Console.Error rather than a dedicated logging facility makes it difficult to monitor the program behavior.
Explanation
Example 1: The first .NET program that a developer learns to write is the following:


public class MyClass {
...
Console.WriteLine("hello world");
...
}


While most programmers go on to learn many nuances and subtleties about .NET, a surprising number hang on to this first lesson and never give up on writing messages to standard output using Console.WriteLine().

The problem is that writing directly to standard output or standard error is often used as an unstructured form of logging. Structured logging facilities provide features like logging levels, uniform formatting, a logger identifier, timestamps, and, perhaps most critically, the ability to direct the log messages to the right place. When the use of system output streams is jumbled together with the code that uses loggers properly, the result is often a well-kept log that is missing critical information.

Developers widely accept the need for structured logging, but many continue to use system output streams in their "pre-production" development. If the code you are reviewing is past the initial phases of development, use of Console.WriteLine may indicate an oversight in the move to a structured logging system.
References
[1] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 778
[2] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 AU
[3] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[4] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 SI-11 Error Handling
[5] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A7 Improper Error Handling
[6] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[7] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 6.5.7
[8] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 6.3.1.2, Requirement 6.5.6
[9] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 6.5.5
[10] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.5
[11] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.5
[12] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.5
[13] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.5
[14] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4, Requirement 10.3.1
[15] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 6.2.4, Requirement 10.3.1
[16] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.6 - Sensitive Data Retention
[17] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.6 - Sensitive Data Retention
[18] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.6 - Sensitive Data Retention
[19] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3620 CAT II
[20] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3620 CAT II
[21] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3620 CAT II
[22] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3620 CAT II
[23] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3620 CAT II
[24] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3620 CAT II
[25] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3620 CAT II
desc.structural.dotnet.poor_logging_practice_use_of_a_system_output_stream
Abstract
Using os.Stdout or os.Stderr rather than a dedicated logging facility makes it difficult to monitor the program behavior.
Explanation
Example 1: Typically, the first Go program that a developer learns to write is the following:


...

func foo(){
fmt.Println("Hello World")
}


While most developers go on to learn many nuances and subtleties about Go, some never give up on writing messages to standard output using fmt.Println().

The problem is that writing directly to standard output or standard error is often used as an unstructured form of logging. Structured logging facilities provide features such as logging levels, uniform formatting, a logger identifier, timestamps, and the ability to direct log messages to a proper location. When the use of system output streams is jumbled together with code that uses loggers properly, the result is often a well-kept log that is missing critical information.

Structured logging is widely accepted but many developers continue to use system output streams in their "pre-production" development. If the code you are reviewing is past the initial phases of development, logging to os.Stdout or os.Stderr might indicate an oversight in the move to a structured logging system.
References
[1] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 778
[2] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 AU
[3] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[4] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 SI-11 Error Handling
[5] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A7 Improper Error Handling
[6] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[7] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 6.5.7
[8] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 6.3.1.2, Requirement 6.5.6
[9] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 6.5.5
[10] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.5
[11] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.5
[12] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.5
[13] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.5
[14] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4, Requirement 10.3.1
[15] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 6.2.4, Requirement 10.3.1
[16] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.6 - Sensitive Data Retention
[17] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.6 - Sensitive Data Retention
[18] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.6 - Sensitive Data Retention
[19] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3620 CAT II
[20] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3620 CAT II
[21] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3620 CAT II
[22] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3620 CAT II
[23] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3620 CAT II
[24] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3620 CAT II
[25] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3620 CAT II
desc.semantic.golang.poor_logging_practice_use_of_a_system_output_stream
Abstract
Using System.out or System.err rather than a dedicated logging facility makes it difficult to monitor the program behavior.
Explanation
Example 1: The first Java program that a developer learns to write is the following:


public class MyClass
...
System.out.println("hello world");
...
}


While most programmers go on to learn many nuances and subtleties about Java, a surprising number hang on to this first lesson and never give up on writing messages to standard output using System.out.println().

The problem is that writing directly to standard output or standard error is often used as an unstructured form of logging. Structured logging facilities provide features like logging levels, uniform formatting, a logger identifier, timestamps, and, perhaps most critically, the ability to direct the log messages to the right place. When the use of system output streams is jumbled together with the code that uses loggers properly, the result is often a well-kept log that is missing critical information.

Developers widely accept the need for structured logging, but many continue to use system output streams in their "pre-production" development. If the code you are reviewing is past the initial phases of development, use of System.out or System.err may indicate an oversight in the move to a structured logging system.
References
[1] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 778
[2] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 AU
[3] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[4] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 SI-11 Error Handling
[5] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A7 Improper Error Handling
[6] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[7] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 6.5.7
[8] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 6.3.1.2, Requirement 6.5.6
[9] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 6.5.5
[10] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.5
[11] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.5
[12] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.5
[13] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.5
[14] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4, Requirement 10.3.1
[15] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 6.2.4, Requirement 10.3.1
[16] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.6 - Sensitive Data Retention
[17] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.6 - Sensitive Data Retention
[18] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.6 - Sensitive Data Retention
[19] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3620 CAT II
[20] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3620 CAT II
[21] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3620 CAT II
[22] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3620 CAT II
[23] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3620 CAT II
[24] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3620 CAT II
[25] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3620 CAT II
desc.structural.java.poor_logging_practice_use_of_a_system_output_stream
Abstract
Using process.stdout or process.stderr rather than a dedicated logging facility makes it difficult to monitor the behavior of the program.
Explanation
Example 1: A simple program an early Node.js developer may write to read from stdin and write it back to stdout again may look like the following:


process.stdin.on('readable', function(){
var s = process.stdin.read();
if (s != null){
process.stdout.write(s);
}
});


While most programmers go on to learn many nuances and subtleties about JavaScript and Node.js in particular, many will hang on to this first lesson and never give up on writing messages to standard output using process.stdout.write().

The problem is that writing directly to standard output or standard error is often used as an unstructured form of logging. Structured logging facilities provide features like logging levels, uniform formatting, a logger identifier, timestamps, and, perhaps most critically, the ability to direct the log messages to the right place. When the use of system output streams is jumbled together with the code that uses loggers properly, the result is often a well-kept log that is missing critical information.

Developers widely accept the need for structured logging, but many continue to use system output streams in their "pre-production" development. If the code you are reviewing is past the initial phases of development, use of process.stdout or process.stderr may indicate an oversight in the move to a structured logging system.
References
[1] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 778
[2] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 AU
[3] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[4] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 SI-11 Error Handling
[5] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A7 Improper Error Handling
[6] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[7] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 6.5.7
[8] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 6.3.1.2, Requirement 6.5.6
[9] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 6.5.5
[10] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.5
[11] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.5
[12] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.5
[13] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.5
[14] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4, Requirement 10.3.1
[15] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 6.2.4, Requirement 10.3.1
[16] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.6 - Sensitive Data Retention
[17] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.6 - Sensitive Data Retention
[18] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.6 - Sensitive Data Retention
[19] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3620 CAT II
[20] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3620 CAT II
[21] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3620 CAT II
[22] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3620 CAT II
[23] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3620 CAT II
[24] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3620 CAT II
[25] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3620 CAT II
desc.structural.javascript.poor_logging_practice_use_of_a_system_output_stream
Abstract
Using print or println rather than a dedicated logging facility makes it difficult to monitor the program behavior.
Explanation
Example 1: The first Kotlin program that a developer learns to write is the following:


class MyClass {
...
println("hello world")
...
}
}


While most programmers go on to learn many nuances and subtleties about Kotlin, a surprising number hang on to this first lesson and never give up on writing messages to standard output using print or println.

The problem is that writing directly to standard output or standard error is often used as an unstructured form of logging. Structured logging facilities provide features like logging levels, uniform formatting, a logger identifier, timestamps, and, perhaps most critically, the ability to direct the log messages to the right place. When the use of system output streams is jumbled together with the code that uses loggers properly, the result is often a well-kept log that is missing critical information.

Developers widely accept the need for structured logging, but many continue to use system output streams in their "pre-production" development. If the code you are reviewing is past the initial phases of development, use of the standard ouput or error stream may indicate an oversight in the move to a structured logging system.
References
[1] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 778
[2] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 AU
[3] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[4] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 SI-11 Error Handling
[5] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A7 Improper Error Handling
[6] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[7] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 6.5.7
[8] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 6.3.1.2, Requirement 6.5.6
[9] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 6.5.5
[10] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.5
[11] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.5
[12] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.5
[13] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.5
[14] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4, Requirement 10.3.1
[15] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 6.2.4, Requirement 10.3.1
[16] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.6 - Sensitive Data Retention
[17] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.6 - Sensitive Data Retention
[18] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.6 - Sensitive Data Retention
[19] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3620 CAT II
[20] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3620 CAT II
[21] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3620 CAT II
[22] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3620 CAT II
[23] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3620 CAT II
[24] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3620 CAT II
[25] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3620 CAT II
desc.structural.kotlin.poor_logging_practice_use_of_a_system_output_stream
Abstract
Using standard output or standard error rather than a dedicated logging facility makes it difficult to monitor the behavior of the program.
Explanation
Example 1: The first Python program that a developer learns to write usually looks like this:


sys.stdout.write("hello world")


While most programmers go on to learn many nuances and subtleties about Python, a surprising number hang on to this first lesson and never give up on writing messages to standard output.

The problem is that writing directly to standard output or standard error is often used as an unstructured form of logging. Structured logging facilities provide features like logging levels, uniform formatting, a logger identifier, timestamps, and, perhaps most critically, the ability to direct the log messages to the right place. When the use of system output streams is jumbled together with the code that uses loggers properly, the result is often a well-kept log that is missing critical information.

Developers widely accept the need for structured logging, but many continue to use system output streams in their "pre-production" development. If the code you are reviewing is past the initial phases of development, use of sys.stdout or sys.stderr may indicate an oversight in the move to a structured logging system.
References
[1] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 778
[2] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 AU
[3] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[4] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 SI-11 Error Handling
[5] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A7 Improper Error Handling
[6] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[7] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 6.5.7
[8] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 6.3.1.2, Requirement 6.5.6
[9] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 6.5.5
[10] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.5
[11] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.5
[12] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.5
[13] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.5
[14] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4, Requirement 10.3.1
[15] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 6.2.4, Requirement 10.3.1
[16] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.6 - Sensitive Data Retention
[17] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.6 - Sensitive Data Retention
[18] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.6 - Sensitive Data Retention
[19] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3620 CAT II
[20] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3620 CAT II
[21] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3620 CAT II
[22] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3620 CAT II
[23] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3620 CAT II
[24] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3620 CAT II
[25] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3620 CAT II
desc.structural.python.poor_logging_practice_use_of_a_system_output_stream
Abstract
Using Kernel.puts,Kernel.warn or Kernel.printf rather than a dedicated logging facility makes it difficult to monitor the behavior of the program.
Explanation
Example 1: The first Ruby program that a developer learns to write often will include functionality such as:


...
puts "hello world"
...


While most programmers go on to learn many nuances and subtleties about Ruby, a surprising number hang on to this first lesson and never give up on writing messages to standard output using Kernel.puts.

The problem is that writing directly to standard output or standard error is often used as an unstructured form of logging. Structured logging facilities provide features like logging levels, uniform formatting, a logger identifier, timestamps, and, perhaps most critically, the ability to direct the log messages to the right place. When the use of system output streams is jumbled together with the code that uses loggers properly, the result is often a well-kept log that is missing critical information.

Developers widely accept the need for structured logging, but many continue to use system output streams in their "pre-production" development. If the code you are reviewing is past the initial phases of development, use of Kernel.puts,Kernel.warn or Kernel.printf may indicate an oversight in the move to a structured logging system.
If there is a company policy not to use these APIs, this could still be worked around via the use of a logging system to then print the information to a system output stream.

Example 2: The following code uses the Logger class, but logs information to a system output stream:


require 'logger'
...
logger = Logger.new($stdout)
logger.info("hello world")
...
References
[1] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 778
[2] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 AU
[3] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[4] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 SI-11 Error Handling
[5] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A7 Improper Error Handling
[6] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[7] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 6.5.7
[8] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 6.3.1.2, Requirement 6.5.6
[9] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 6.5.5
[10] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.5
[11] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.5
[12] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.5
[13] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.5
[14] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4, Requirement 10.3.1
[15] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 6.2.4, Requirement 10.3.1
[16] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.6 - Sensitive Data Retention
[17] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.6 - Sensitive Data Retention
[18] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.6 - Sensitive Data Retention
[19] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3620 CAT II
[20] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3620 CAT II
[21] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3620 CAT II
[22] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3620 CAT II
[23] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3620 CAT II
[24] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3620 CAT II
[25] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3620 CAT II
desc.structural.ruby.poor_logging_practice_use_of_a_system_output_stream
Abstract
The class contains a field and a method with the same name.
Explanation
It is confusing to have a member field and a method with the same name. It makes it easy for a programmer to accidentally call the method when attempting to access the field or vice versa.

Example 1:

public class Totaller {
private int total;
public int total() {
...
}
}
References
[1] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 710
[2] Standards Mapping - Smart Contract Weakness Classification SWC-119
desc.structural.java.poor_style_confusing_naming.member_and_method
Abstract
The contract uses a shadowed variable which is ambiguous and prone to misuse.
Explanation
Solidity allows developers to ambiguously declare state variables. This means that even though two different variables in two different contexts can be declared with the same name, using them can lead to confusion and misuse.

This can happen both at the function level and at the inheritance level. For example, if Contract1 declares var1 and inherits from Contract2, which also declares a variable named var1, then the variable is ambiguous and can easily be confused with each other later in the smart contract execution.

Example 1: The following code uses inheritance and declares a state variable with the same name in both smart contracts. It can be hard to determine which is the actual hardcap of the token sale.


contract Tokensale {
uint hardcap = 10000 ether;

function Tokensale() { }

function fetchCap() public constant returns(uint) {
return hardcap;
}
}

contract Presale is Tokensale {
uint hardcap = 1000 ether;

function Presale() Tokensale() { }
}
References
[1] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 710
[2] Standards Mapping - Smart Contract Weakness Classification SWC-119
desc.structural.solidity.swc119
Abstract
This synchronized block contains no statements; it is unlikely the synchronization achieves the intended effect.
Explanation
Synchronization in Java can be tricky. An empty synchronized block is often a sign that a programmer is wrestling with synchronization but has not yet achieved the result they intend.

Example 1:

synchronized(this) { }
References
[1] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 585
desc.structural.java.poor_style_empty_synchronized_block
Abstract
The finalize() method should only be called by the JVM after the object has been garbage collected.
Explanation
While the Java Language Specification allows an object's finalize() method to be called from outside the finalizer, doing so is usually a bad idea. For example, calling finalize() explicitly means that finalize() will be called more than once: the first time will be the explicit call and the last time will be the call that is made after the object is garbage collected.

Example 1: The following code fragment calls finalize() explicitly:


// time to clean up
widget.finalize();
References
[1] MET12-J. Do not use finalizers CERT
[2] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 586
desc.structural.java.poor_style_explicit_call_to_finalize
Abstract
Using a dollar sign ($) as part of an identifier is not recommended.
Explanation
Section 3.8 of the Java Language Specification reserves the dollar sign ($) for identifiers that are used only in mechanically generated source code.

Example 1:

int un$afe;
References
[1] J. Gosling, B. Joy, G. Steele, G. Bracha The Java Language Specification, Second Edition Addison-Wesley
[2] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 684
desc.structural.java.poor_style_identifier_contains_dollar_symbol
Abstract
Non-final public static fields can be changed by external classes.
Explanation
Typically, you do not want to provide external classes direct access to your object's member fields since a public field can be changed by any external class. Good object oriented designed uses encapsulation to prevent implementation details, such as member fields, from being exposed to other classes. Further, if the system assumes that this field cannot be changed, then malicious code might be able to adversely change the behavior of the system.

Example 1: In the following code, the field ERROR_CODE is declared as public and static, but not final:


public class MyClass
{
public static int ERROR_CODE = 100;
//...
}


In this case, malicious code might be able to change this error code and cause the program to behave in an unexpected manner.
References
[1] Sun Microsystems, Inc. Secure Coding Guidelines for the Java Programming Language, version 2.0
[2] OBJ10-J. Do not use public static nonfinal fields CERT
[3] MUTABLE-9: Make public static fields final Oracle
[4] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 493
desc.structural.java.poor_style_non-final_public_static_field
Abstract
The variable's value is assigned but never used, making it a dead store.
Explanation
This variable's initial value is not used. After initialization, the variable is either assigned another value or goes out of scope.

Example 1: The following code excerpt assigns to the variable r and then overwrites the value without using it.


int r = getNum();
r = getNewNum(buf);
References
[1] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 563
[2] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3050 CAT II
[3] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3050 CAT II
[4] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3050 CAT II
[5] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3050 CAT II
[6] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3050 CAT II
[7] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3050 CAT II
[8] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3050 CAT II
desc.structural.cpp.poor_style_redundant_initialization
Abstract
The variable's value is assigned but never used, making it a dead store.
Explanation
This variable's initial value is not used. After initialization, the variable is either assigned another value or goes out of scope.

Example 1: The following code excerpt assigns to the variable r and then overwrites the value without using it.


int r = getNum();
r = getNewNum(buf);
References
[1] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 563
[2] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3050 CAT II
[3] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3050 CAT II
[4] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3050 CAT II
[5] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3050 CAT II
[6] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3050 CAT II
[7] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3050 CAT II
[8] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3050 CAT II
desc.structural.java.poor_style_redundant_initialization
Abstract
The variable's value is assigned but never used, making it a dead store.
Explanation
This variable's value is not used. After the assignment, the variable is either assigned another value or goes out of scope.

Example 1: The following code excerpt assigns to the variable r and then overwrites the value without using it.


r = getName();
r = getNewBuffer(buf);
References
[1] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 563
[2] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3050 CAT II
[3] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3050 CAT II
[4] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3050 CAT II
[5] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3050 CAT II
[6] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3050 CAT II
[7] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3050 CAT II
[8] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3050 CAT II
desc.structural.cpp.poor_style_value_never_read
Abstract
The variable's value is assigned but never used, making it a dead store.
Explanation
This variable's value is not used. After the assignment, the variable is either assigned another value or goes out of scope.

Example 1: The following code excerpt assigns to the variable r and then overwrites the value without using it.


r = getName();
r = getNewBuffer(buf);
References
[1] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 563
[2] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3050 CAT II
[3] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3050 CAT II
[4] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3050 CAT II
[5] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3050 CAT II
[6] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3050 CAT II
[7] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3050 CAT II
[8] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3050 CAT II
desc.structural.java.poor_style_value_never_read
Abstract
The use of hardcoded file separators causes portability problems.
Explanation
Different operating systems use different characters as file separators. For example, Microsoft Windows systems use "\", while UNIX systems use "/". When applications have to run on different platforms, the use of hardcoded file separators can lead to incorrect execution of application logic and potentially a denial of service.

Example 1: The following code uses a hardcoded file separator to open a file:


...
var file:File = new File(directoryName + "\\" + fileName);
...
References
[1] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 474
[2] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-001310
[3] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 SI-10 Information Input Validation (P1)
[4] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 SI-10 Information Input Validation
[5] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.6
[6] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[7] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.6
[8] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[9] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4
[10] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 6.2.4
[11] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[12] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[13] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[14] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[15] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[16] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[17] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[18] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[19] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[20] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[21] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[22] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[23] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[24] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[25] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[26] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[27] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[28] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[29] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
desc.dataflow.actionscript.portability_flaw_file_separator
Abstract
The use of hardcoded file separators causes portability problems.
Explanation
Different operating systems use different characters as file separators. For example, Microsoft Windows systems use "\", while UNIX systems use "/". When applications have to run on different platforms, the use of hardcoded file separators can lead to incorrect execution of application logic and potentially a denial of service.

Example 1: The following code uses a hardcoded file separator to open a file:


...
FileStream f = File.Create(directoryName + "\\" + fileName);
...
References
[1] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 474
[2] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-001310
[3] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 SI-10 Information Input Validation (P1)
[4] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 SI-10 Information Input Validation
[5] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.6
[6] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[7] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.6
[8] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[9] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4
[10] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 6.2.4
[11] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[12] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[13] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[14] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[15] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[16] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[17] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[18] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[19] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[20] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[21] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[22] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[23] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[24] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[25] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[26] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[27] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[28] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[29] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
desc.dataflow.dotnet.portability_flaw_file_separator
Abstract
The use of hardcoded file separators causes portability problems.
Explanation
Different operating systems use different characters as file separators. For example, Microsoft Windows systems use "\", while UNIX systems use "/". When applications have to run on different platforms, the use of hardcoded file separators can lead to incorrect execution of application logic and potentially a denial of service.

Example 1: The following code uses a hardcoded file separator to open a file:


...
File file = new File(directoryName + "\\" + fileName);
...
References
[1] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 474
[2] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-001310
[3] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 SI-10 Information Input Validation (P1)
[4] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 SI-10 Information Input Validation
[5] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.6
[6] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[7] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.6
[8] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[9] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4
[10] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 6.2.4
[11] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[12] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[13] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[14] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[15] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[16] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[17] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[18] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[19] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[20] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[21] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[22] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[23] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[24] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[25] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[26] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[27] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[28] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[29] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
desc.dataflow.java.portability_flaw_file_separator
Abstract
The use of hardcoded file separators causes portability problems.
Explanation
Different operating systems use different characters as file separators. For example, Microsoft Windows systems use "\", while UNIX systems use "/". When applications have to run on different platforms, the use of hardcoded file separators can lead to incorrect execution of application logic and potentially a denial of service.

Example 1: The following code uses a hardcoded file separator to open a file:


...
os.open(directoryName + "\\" + fileName);
...
References
[1] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 474
[2] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-001310
[3] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 SI-10 Information Input Validation (P1)
[4] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 SI-10 Information Input Validation
[5] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.6
[6] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[7] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.6
[8] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[9] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4
[10] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 6.2.4
[11] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[12] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[13] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[14] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[15] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[16] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[17] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[18] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[19] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[20] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[21] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[22] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[23] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[24] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[25] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[26] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[27] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[28] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[29] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
desc.dataflow.python.portability_flaw_file_separator
Abstract
Unexpected portability problems can be found when the locale is not specified.
Explanation
When comparing data that may be locale-dependent, an appropriate locale should be specified.

Example 1: The following example tries to perform validation to determine if user input includes a <script> tag.

...
public String tagProcessor(String tag){
if (tag.toUpperCase().equals("SCRIPT")){
return null;
}
//does not contain SCRIPT tag, keep processing input
...
}
...


The problem with Example 1 is that java.lang.String.toUpperCase() when used without a locale uses the rules of the default locale. Using the Turkish locale "title".toUpperCase() returns "T\u0130TLE", where "\u0130" is the "LATIN CAPITAL LETTER I WITH DOT ABOVE" character. This can lead to unexpected results, such as in Example 1 where this will prevent the word "script" from being caught by this validation, potentially leading to a Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability.
References
[1] STR02-J. Specify an appropriate locale when comparing locale-dependent data CERT
[2] String (JavaDoc) Oracle
[3] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 474
[4] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-001310
[5] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 SI-10 Information Input Validation (P1)
[6] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 SI-10 Information Input Validation
[7] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.6
[8] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[9] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.6
[10] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[11] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4
[12] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 6.2.4
[13] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[14] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[15] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[16] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[17] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[18] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[19] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[20] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[21] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[22] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[23] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[24] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[25] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[26] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[27] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[28] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[29] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[30] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
[31] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-002520 CAT II
desc.controlflow.java.portability_flaw_locale_dependent_comparison
Abstract
The use of native SQL causes portability problems.
Explanation
SAP systems are designed to be platform independent. Open SQL, SAP's portable SQL dialect, makes applications independent of a specific database vendor's JDBC driver. Usage of Open SQL abstracts the intricacies of the underlying database, and provides a common interface to application programs for all database operations. However, native SQL is specific to the underlying database and therefore its usage on other platforms may lead to incorrect execution of application logic and potentially a denial of service.
Example 1: The following code uses native SQL:


...
import java.sql.PreparedStatement;
import com.sap.sql.NativeSQLAccess;

String mssOnlyStmt = "...";
// variant 1
PreparedStatement ps =
NativeSQLAccess.prepareNativeStatement(
conn, mssOnlyStmt);
. . .
// variant 2
Statement stmt =
NativeSQLAccess.createNativeStatement(conn);
int result = stmt.execute(mssOnlyStmt);
. . .
// variant 3
CallableStatement cs =
NativeSQLAccess.prepareNativeCall(
conn, mssOnlyStmt);
. . .
References
[1] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 474
desc.structural.java.portability_flaw_native_sql
Abstract
Mishandling private information, such as customer passwords or social security numbers, can compromise user privacy and is often illegal.
Explanation
Privacy violations occur when:

1. Private user information enters the program.

2. The data is written to an external location, such as the console, file system or network.
Example 1: The following code sends FTP account credentials in plain text to the screen.

...
uid = 'scott'.
password = 'tiger'.
WRITE: / 'Default username for FTP connection is: ', uid.
WRITE: / 'Default password for FTP connection is: ', password.
...


Other examples may contain logging statements that store plain text passwords to the file system. Although many developers trust the file system as a safe storage location for data, it should not be trusted implicitly, particularly when privacy is a concern.

Private data can enter a program in a variety of ways:

- Directly from the user in the form of a password or personal information

- Accessed from a database or other data store by the application

- Indirectly from a partner or other third party

Sometimes data that is not labeled as private can have a privacy implication in a different context. For example, student identification numbers are usually not considered private because there is no explicit and publicly-available mapping to an individual student's personal information. However, if a school generates identification numbers based on student social security numbers, then the identification numbers should be considered private.

Security and privacy concerns often seem to compete with each other. From a security perspective, you should record all important operations so that any anomalous activity can later be identified. However, when private data is involved, this practice can create risk.

Although there are many ways in which private data can be handled unsafely, a common risk stems from misplaced trust. Programmers often trust the operating environment in which a program runs, and therefore believe that it is acceptable to store private information on the file system, in the registry, or in other locally-controlled resources. However, even if access to certain resources is restricted, this does not guarantee that the individuals who do have access can be trusted. For example, in 2004, an unscrupulous employee at AOL sold approximately 92 million private customer email addresses to a spammer marketing an offshore gambling web site [1].

In response to such high-profile exploits, the collection and management of private data is becoming increasingly regulated. Depending on its location, the type of business it conducts, and the nature of any private data it handles, an organization may be required to comply with one or more of the following federal and state regulations:

- Safe Harbor Privacy Framework [3]

- Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) [4]

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [5]

- California SB-1386 [6]

Despite these regulations, privacy violations continue to occur with alarming frequency.
References
[1] J. Oates AOL man pleads guilty to selling 92m email addies The Register
[2] Privacy Initiatives U.S. Federal Trade Commission
[3] Safe Harbor Privacy Framework U.S. Department of Commerce
[4] Financial Privacy: The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) Federal Trade Commission
[5] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) U.S. Department of Human Services
[6] California SB-1386 Government of the State of California
[7] M. Howard, D. LeBlanc Writing Secure Code, Second Edition Microsoft Press
[8] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[10] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[11] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[12] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[13] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000169, CCI-000196, CCI-000197, CCI-001199, CCI-001312, CCI-001314
[14] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[15] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), AU-12 Audit Generation (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[16] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, AU-12 Audit Record Generation, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.2.1 General Authenticator Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.6.3 Look-up Secret Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 6.2.1 Algorithms (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.1 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.1.1 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.1.2 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3), 14.3.3 Unintended Security Disclosure Requirements (L1 L2 L3)
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-2, MASVS-STORAGE-1
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection
[35] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[36] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[37] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[38] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[60] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[61] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[62] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[63] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.abap.privacy_violation
Abstract
Mishandling private information, such as customer passwords or social security numbers, can compromise user privacy and is often illegal.
Explanation
Privacy violations occur when:

1. Private user information enters the program.

2. The data is written to an external location, such as the console, file system, or network.
Example 1: The following code contains a logging statement that tracks the records added to a database by storing the contents in a log file.


pass = getPassword();
...
trace(id+":"+pass+":"+type+":"+tstamp);


The code in Example 1 logs a plain text password to the file system. Although many developers trust the file system as a safe storage location for data, it should not be trusted implicitly, particularly when privacy is a concern.

Private data can enter a program in a variety of ways:

- Directly from the user in the form of a password or personal information

- Accessed from a database or other data store by the application

- Indirectly from a partner or other third party

Sometimes data that is not labeled as private can have a privacy implication in a different context. For example, student identification numbers are usually not considered private because there is no explicit and publicly-available mapping to an individual student's personal information. However, if a school generates identification numbers based on student social security numbers, then the identification numbers should be considered private.

Security and privacy concerns often seem to compete with each other. From a security perspective, you should record all important operations so that any anomalous activity can later be identified. However, when private data is involved, this practice can create risk.

Although there are many ways in which private data can be handled unsafely, a common risk stems from misplaced trust. Programmers often trust the operating environment in which a program runs, and therefore believe that it is acceptable to store private information on the file system, in the registry, or in other locally-controlled resources. However, even if access to certain resources is restricted, this does not guarantee that the individuals who do have access can be trusted. For example, in 2004, an unscrupulous employee at AOL sold approximately 92 million private customer email addresses to a spammer marketing an offshore gambling web site [1].

In response to such high-profile exploits, the collection and management of private data is becoming increasingly regulated. Depending on its location, the type of business it conducts, and the nature of any private data it handles, an organization may be required to comply with one or more of the following federal and state regulations:

- Safe Harbor Privacy Framework [3]

- Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) [4]

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [5]

- California SB-1386 [6]

Despite these regulations, privacy violations continue to occur with alarming frequency.
References
[1] J. Oates AOL man pleads guilty to selling 92m email addies The Register
[2] Privacy Initiatives U.S. Federal Trade Commission
[3] Safe Harbor Privacy Framework U.S. Department of Commerce
[4] Financial Privacy: The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) Federal Trade Commission
[5] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) U.S. Department of Human Services
[6] California SB-1386 Government of the State of California
[7] M. Howard, D. LeBlanc Writing Secure Code, Second Edition Microsoft Press
[8] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[10] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[11] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[12] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[13] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000169, CCI-000196, CCI-000197, CCI-001199, CCI-001312, CCI-001314
[14] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[15] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), AU-12 Audit Generation (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[16] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, AU-12 Audit Record Generation, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.2.1 General Authenticator Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.6.3 Look-up Secret Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 6.2.1 Algorithms (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.1 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.1.1 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.1.2 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3), 14.3.3 Unintended Security Disclosure Requirements (L1 L2 L3)
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-2, MASVS-STORAGE-1
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection
[35] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[36] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[37] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[38] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[60] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[61] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[62] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[63] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.actionscript.privacy_violation
Abstract
Sending unobfuscated private user data, such as customer passwords or social security numbers, to external locations can compromise user privacy and is often illegal.
Explanation
Privacy violations occur when:

1. Private user information is retrieved.

2. The data is written to an external location, such as the console, file system, or network.
Example 1: The following code contains a logging statement that prints a newly set password to the debug log.


...
ResetPasswordResult passRes = System.resetPassword(id1, true);
System.Debug('New password: '+passRes.getPassword());
...


Although many developers trust the eventlog as a safe storage location for data, it should not be trusted implicitly, particularly when privacy is a concern.

Private data can enter a program in a variety of ways:

- Directly from the user in the form of a password or personal information

- Accessed from a database or other data store by the application

- Indirectly from a partner or other third party

Sometimes data that is not labeled as private can have a privacy implication in a different context. For example, student identification numbers are usually not considered private because there is no explicit and publicly-available mapping to an individual student's personal information. However, if a school generates identification numbers based on student social security numbers, then the identification numbers should be considered private.

Security and privacy concerns often seem to compete with each other. From a security perspective, you should record all important operations so that any anomalous activity can later be identified. However, when private data is involved, this practice can create risk.

Although there are many ways in which private data can be handled unsafely, a common risk stems from misplaced trust. Programmers often trust the operating environment in which a program runs, and therefore believe that it is acceptable to store private information on the file system, in the registry, or in other locally-controlled resources. However, even if access to certain resources is restricted, this does not guarantee that the individuals who do have access can be trusted. For example, in 2004, an unscrupulous employee at AOL sold approximately 92 million private customer email addresses to a spammer marketing an offshore gambling web site [1].

In response to such high-profile exploits, the collection and management of private data is becoming increasingly regulated. Depending on its location, the type of business it conducts, and the nature of any private data it handles, an organization may be required to comply with one or more of the following federal and state regulations:

- Safe Harbor Privacy Framework [3]

- Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) [4]

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [5]

- California SB-1386 [6]

Despite these regulations, privacy violations continue to occur with alarming frequency.
References
[1] J. Oates AOL man pleads guilty to selling 92m email addies The Register
[2] Privacy Initiatives U.S. Federal Trade Commission
[3] Safe Harbor Privacy Framework U.S. Department of Commerce
[4] Financial Privacy: The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) Federal Trade Commission
[5] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) U.S. Department of Human Services
[6] California SB-1386 Government of the State of California
[7] M. Howard, D. LeBlanc Writing Secure Code, Second Edition Microsoft Press
[8] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[10] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[11] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[12] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[13] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000169, CCI-000196, CCI-000197, CCI-001199, CCI-001312, CCI-001314
[14] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[15] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), AU-12 Audit Generation (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[16] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, AU-12 Audit Record Generation, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.2.1 General Authenticator Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.6.3 Look-up Secret Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 6.2.1 Algorithms (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.1 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.1.1 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.1.2 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3), 14.3.3 Unintended Security Disclosure Requirements (L1 L2 L3)
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-2, MASVS-STORAGE-1
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection
[35] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[36] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[37] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[38] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[60] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[61] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[62] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[63] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.apex.privacy_violation
Abstract
Mishandling private information, such as customer passwords or social security numbers, can compromise user privacy and is often illegal.
Explanation
Privacy violations occur when:

1. Private information enters the program.
2. The data is written to an external location, such as the console, file system or network.

Example 1: The following code outputs a password.



@description('Provide the password')
@secure()
param password string

...
output my_output_data string = password


The code in Example 1 outputs a plaintext password, despite the parameter having the @secure() decorator.

Private data can enter a program in a variety of ways:

- Directly from the user in the form of a password or personal information

- Accessed from a database or other data store by the application

- Indirectly from a partner or other third party

Sometimes data that is not labeled as private can have a privacy implication in a different context. For example, student identification numbers are usually not considered private because there is no explicit and publicly-available mapping to an individual student's personal information. However, if a school generates identification numbers based on student social security numbers, then the identification numbers should be considered private.

Security and privacy concerns often seem to compete with each other. From a security perspective, you should record all important operations so that any anomalous activity can later be identified. However, when private data is involved, this practice can create risk.

Although there are many ways in which private data can be handled unsafely, a common risk stems from misplaced trust. Programmers often trust the operating environment in which a program runs, and therefore believe that it is acceptable to store private information on the file system, in the registry, or in other locally-controlled resources. However, even if access to certain resources is restricted, this does not guarantee that the individuals who do have access can be trusted. For example, in 2004, an unscrupulous employee at AOL sold approximately 92 million private customer email addresses to a spammer marketing an offshore gambling web site [1].

In response to such high-profile exploits, the collection and management of private data is becoming increasingly regulated. Depending on its location, the type of business it conducts, and the nature of any private data it handles, an organization may be required to comply with one or more of the following federal and state regulations:

- Safe Harbor Privacy Framework [3]

- Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) [4]

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [5]

- California SB-1386 [6]

Despite these regulations, privacy violations continue to occur with alarming frequency.
References
[1] J. Oates AOL man pleads guilty to selling 92m email addies The Register
[2] Privacy Initiatives U.S. Federal Trade Commission
[3] Safe Harbor Privacy Framework U.S. Department of Commerce
[4] Financial Privacy: The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) Federal Trade Commission
[5] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) U.S. Department of Human Services
[6] California SB-1386 Government of the State of California
[7] M. Howard, D. LeBlanc Writing Secure Code, Second Edition Microsoft Press
[8] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[10] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[11] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[12] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[13] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000169, CCI-000196, CCI-000197, CCI-001199, CCI-001312, CCI-001314
[14] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[15] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), AU-12 Audit Generation (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[16] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, AU-12 Audit Record Generation, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.2.1 General Authenticator Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.6.3 Look-up Secret Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 6.2.1 Algorithms (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.1 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.1.1 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.1.2 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3), 14.3.3 Unintended Security Disclosure Requirements (L1 L2 L3)
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-2, MASVS-STORAGE-1
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection
[35] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[36] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[37] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[38] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[60] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[61] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[62] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[63] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.bicep.privacy_violation
Abstract
Mishandling private information, such as customer passwords or social security numbers, can compromise user privacy and is often illegal.
Explanation
Privacy violations occur when:

1. Private user information enters the program.

2. The data is written to an external location, such as the console, file system or network.
Example 1: The following code contains a logging statement that tracks the records added to a database by storing the contents in a log file.


pass = GetPassword();
...
dbmsLog.WriteLine(id+":"+pass+":"+type+":"+tstamp);


The code in Example 1 logs a plain text password to the file system. Although many developers trust the file system as a safe storage location for data, it should not be trusted implicitly, particularly when privacy is a concern.

Private data can enter a program in a variety of ways:

- Directly from the user in the form of a password or personal information

- Accessed from a database or other data store by the application

- Indirectly from a partner or other third party

Sometimes data that is not labeled as private can have a privacy implication in a different context. For example, student identification numbers are usually not considered private because there is no explicit and publicly-available mapping to an individual student's personal information. However, if a school generates identification numbers based on student social security numbers, then the identification numbers should be considered private.

Security and privacy concerns often seem to compete with each other. From a security perspective, you should record all important operations so that any anomalous activity can later be identified. However, when private data is involved, this practice can create risk.

Although there are many ways in which private data can be handled unsafely, a common risk stems from misplaced trust. Programmers often trust the operating environment in which a program runs, and therefore believe that it is acceptable to store private information on the file system, in the registry, or in other locally-controlled resources. However, even if access to certain resources is restricted, this does not guarantee that the individuals who do have access can be trusted. For example, in 2004, an unscrupulous employee at AOL sold approximately 92 million private customer email addresses to a spammer marketing an offshore gambling web site [1].

In response to such high-profile exploits, the collection and management of private data is becoming increasingly regulated. Depending on its location, the type of business it conducts, and the nature of any private data it handles, an organization may be required to comply with one or more of the following federal and state regulations:

- Safe Harbor Privacy Framework [3]

- Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) [4]

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [5]

- California SB-1386 [6]

Despite these regulations, privacy violations continue to occur with alarming frequency.
References
[1] J. Oates AOL man pleads guilty to selling 92m email addies The Register
[2] Privacy Initiatives U.S. Federal Trade Commission
[3] Safe Harbor Privacy Framework U.S. Department of Commerce
[4] Financial Privacy: The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) Federal Trade Commission
[5] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) U.S. Department of Human Services
[6] California SB-1386 Government of the State of California
[7] M. Howard, D. LeBlanc Writing Secure Code, Second Edition Microsoft Press
[8] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[10] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[11] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[12] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[13] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000169, CCI-000196, CCI-000197, CCI-001199, CCI-001312, CCI-001314
[14] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[15] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), AU-12 Audit Generation (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[16] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, AU-12 Audit Record Generation, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.2.1 General Authenticator Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.6.3 Look-up Secret Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 6.2.1 Algorithms (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.1 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.1.1 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.1.2 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3), 14.3.3 Unintended Security Disclosure Requirements (L1 L2 L3)
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-2, MASVS-STORAGE-1
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection
[35] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[36] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[37] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[38] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[60] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[61] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[62] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[63] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.dotnet.privacy_violation
Abstract
Mishandling private information, such as customer passwords or social security numbers, can compromise user privacy and is often illegal.
Explanation
Privacy violations occur when:

1. Private user information enters the program.

2. The data is written to an external location, such as the console, file system, or network.
Example 1: The following code contains a logging statement that tracks the contents of records added to a database by storing them in a log file. Among other values that are stored, the get_password() function returns the user-supplied plain text password associated with the account.


pass = get_password();
...
fprintf(dbms_log, "%d:%s:%s:%s", id, pass, type, tstamp);


The code in Example 1 logs a plain text password to the file system. Although many developers trust the file system as a safe storage location for any and all data, it should not be trusted implicitly, particularly when privacy is a concern.

Private data can enter a program in a variety of ways:

- Directly from the user in the form of a password or personal information.

- Accessed from a database or other data store by the application.

- Indirectly from a partner or other third party.

Sometimes data that is not labeled as private can have a privacy implication in a different context. For example, student identification numbers are usually not considered private because there is no explicit and publicly-available mapping to an individual student's personal information. However, if a school generates student identification based on student social security numbers, then the identification numbers should be considered private.

Security and privacy concerns often seem to compete with each other. From a security perspective, you should record all important operations so that any anomalous activity can later be identified. However, when private data is involved, this practice can create additional risk.

Although there are many ways in which private data can be handled unsafely, a common risk stems from misplaced trust. Programmers often trust the operating environment in which a program runs, and therefore believe that it is acceptable to store private information on the file system, in the registry, or in other locally-controlled resources. However, even if access to certain resources is restricted, it does not guarantee that the individuals who do have access can be trusted with certain data. For example, in 2004, an unscrupulous employee at AOL sold approximately 92 million private customer email addresses to a spammer marketing an offshore gambling web site [1].

In response to such high-profile exploits, the collection and management of private data is becoming increasingly regulated. Depending on its location, the type of business it conducts, and the nature of any private data it handles, an organization may be required to comply with one or more of the following federal and state regulations:

- Safe Harbor Privacy Framework [3]

- Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) [4]

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [5]

- California SB-1386 [6]

Despite these regulations, privacy violations continue to occur with alarming frequency.
References
[1] J. Oates AOL man pleads guilty to selling 92m email addies The Register
[2] Privacy Initiatives U.S. Federal Trade Commission
[3] Safe Harbor Privacy Framework U.S. Department of Commerce
[4] Financial Privacy: The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) Federal Trade Commission
[5] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) U.S. Department of Human Services
[6] California SB-1386 Government of the State of California
[7] M. Howard, D. LeBlanc Writing Secure Code, Second Edition Microsoft Press
[8] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[10] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[11] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[12] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[13] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000169, CCI-000196, CCI-000197, CCI-001199, CCI-001312, CCI-001314
[14] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[15] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), AU-12 Audit Generation (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[16] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, AU-12 Audit Record Generation, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.2.1 General Authenticator Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.6.3 Look-up Secret Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 6.2.1 Algorithms (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.1 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.1.1 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.1.2 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3), 14.3.3 Unintended Security Disclosure Requirements (L1 L2 L3)
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-2, MASVS-STORAGE-1
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection
[35] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[36] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[37] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[38] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[60] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[61] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[62] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[63] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.cpp.privacy_violation
Abstract
Mishandling private information, such as customer passwords or social security numbers, can compromise user privacy and is often illegal.
Explanation
Privacy violations occur when:

1. Private user information enters the program.

2. The data is written to an external location, such as the console, file system or network.
Example 1: The following code sends database account credentials in plain text to the terminal.

...
MOVE "scott" TO UID.
MOVE "tiger" TO PASSWORD.
DISPLAY "Default username for database connection is: ", UID.
DISPLAY "Default password for database connection is: ", PASSWORD.
...


Other examples may contain logging statements that store plain text passwords to the file system. Although many developers trust the file system as a safe storage location for data, it should not be trusted implicitly, particularly when privacy is a concern.

Private data can enter a program in a variety of ways:

- Directly from the user in the form of a password or personal information

- Accessed from a database or other data store by the application

- Indirectly from a partner or other third party

Sometimes data that is not labeled as private can have a privacy implication in a different context. For example, student identification numbers are usually not considered private because there is no explicit and publicly-available mapping to an individual student's personal information. However, if a school generates identification numbers based on student social security numbers, then the identification numbers should be considered private.

Security and privacy concerns often seem to compete with each other. From a security perspective, you should record all important operations so that any anomalous activity can later be identified. However, when private data is involved, this practice can create risk.

Although there are many ways in which private data can be handled unsafely, a common risk stems from misplaced trust. Programmers often trust the operating environment in which a program runs, and therefore believe that it is acceptable to store private information on the file system, in the registry, or in other locally-controlled resources. However, even if access to certain resources is restricted, this does not guarantee that the individuals who do have access can be trusted. For example, in 2004, an unscrupulous employee at AOL sold approximately 92 million private customer email addresses to a spammer marketing an offshore gambling web site [1].

In response to such high-profile exploits, the collection and management of private data is becoming increasingly regulated. Depending on its location, the type of business it conducts, and the nature of any private data it handles, an organization may be required to comply with one or more of the following federal and state regulations:

- Safe Harbor Privacy Framework [3]

- Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) [4]

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [5]

- California SB-1386 [6]

Despite these regulations, privacy violations continue to occur with alarming frequency.
References
[1] J. Oates AOL man pleads guilty to selling 92m email addies The Register
[2] Privacy Initiatives U.S. Federal Trade Commission
[3] Safe Harbor Privacy Framework U.S. Department of Commerce
[4] Financial Privacy: The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) Federal Trade Commission
[5] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) U.S. Department of Human Services
[6] California SB-1386 Government of the State of California
[7] M. Howard, D. LeBlanc Writing Secure Code, Second Edition Microsoft Press
[8] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[10] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[11] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[12] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[13] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000169, CCI-000196, CCI-000197, CCI-001199, CCI-001312, CCI-001314
[14] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[15] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), AU-12 Audit Generation (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[16] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, AU-12 Audit Record Generation, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.2.1 General Authenticator Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.6.3 Look-up Secret Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 6.2.1 Algorithms (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.1 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.1.1 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.1.2 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3), 14.3.3 Unintended Security Disclosure Requirements (L1 L2 L3)
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-2, MASVS-STORAGE-1
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection
[35] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[36] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[37] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[38] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[60] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[61] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[62] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[63] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.cobol.privacy_violation
Abstract
Mishandling private information, such as customer passwords or social security numbers, can compromise user privacy and is often illegal.
Explanation
Privacy violations occur when:

1. Private user information enters the program.


2. The data is written to an external location, such as the console, file system or network.
Example 1: The following code contains a logging statement that tracks the contents of records added to a database by storing them in a log file. Among other values that are stored, the Session.pword variable contains the plain text password associated with the account.


<cflog file="app_log" application="No" Thread="No"
text="#Session.uname#:#Session.pword#:#type#:#Now()#">


The code in Example 1 logs a plain text password to the file system. Although many developers trust the file system as a safe storage location for data, it should not be trusted implicitly, particularly when privacy is a concern.

Private data can enter a program in a variety of ways:

- Directly from the user in the form of a password or personal information

- Accessed from a database or other data store by the application

- Indirectly from a partner or other third party

Sometimes data that is not labeled as private can have a privacy implication in a different context. For example, student identification numbers are usually not considered private because there is no explicit and publicly-available mapping to an individual student's personal information. However, if a school generates identification numbers based on student social security numbers, then the identification numbers should be considered private.

Security and privacy concerns often seem to compete with each other. From a security perspective, you should record all important operations so that any anomalous activity can later be identified. However, when private data is involved, this practice can create risk.

Although there are many ways in which private data can be handled unsafely, a common risk stems from misplaced trust. Programmers often trust the operating environment in which a program runs, and therefore believe that it is acceptable store private information on the file system, in the registry, or in other locally-controlled resources. However, even if access to certain resources is restricted, this does not guarantee that the individuals who do have access can be trusted. For example, in 2004, an unscrupulous employee at AOL sold approximately 92 million private customer email addresses to a spammer marketing an offshore gambling web site [1].

In response to such high-profile exploits, the collection and management of private data is becoming increasingly regulated. Depending on its location, the type of business it conducts, and the nature of any private data it handles, an organization may be required to comply with one or more of the following federal and state regulations:

- Safe Harbor Privacy Framework [3]

- Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) [4]

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [5]

- California SB-1386 [6]

Despite these regulations, privacy violations continue to occur with alarming frequency.
References
[1] J. Oates AOL man pleads guilty to selling 92m email addies The Register
[2] Privacy Initiatives U.S. Federal Trade Commission
[3] Safe Harbor Privacy Framework U.S. Department of Commerce
[4] Financial Privacy: The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) Federal Trade Commission
[5] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) U.S. Department of Human Services
[6] California SB-1386 Government of the State of California
[7] M. Howard, D. LeBlanc Writing Secure Code, Second Edition Microsoft Press
[8] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[10] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[11] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[12] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[13] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000169, CCI-000196, CCI-000197, CCI-001199, CCI-001312, CCI-001314
[14] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[15] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), AU-12 Audit Generation (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[16] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, AU-12 Audit Record Generation, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.2.1 General Authenticator Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.6.3 Look-up Secret Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 6.2.1 Algorithms (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.1 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.1.1 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.1.2 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3), 14.3.3 Unintended Security Disclosure Requirements (L1 L2 L3)
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-2, MASVS-STORAGE-1
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection
[35] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[36] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[37] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[38] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[60] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[61] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[62] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[63] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.cfml.privacy_violation
Abstract
Mishandling private information, such as customer passwords or social security numbers, can compromise user privacy and is often illegal.
Explanation
Privacy violations occur when:

1. Private user information enters the program.

2. The data is written to an external location, such as the console, file system, or network.
Example 1: The following code contains a logging statement that tracks the records added to a database by storing the contents in a log file.


var pass = getPassword();
...
dbmsLog.println(id+":"+pass+":"+type+":"+tstamp);


The code in Example 1 logs a plain text password to the file system. Although many developers trust the file system as a safe storage location for data, it should not be trusted implicitly, particularly when privacy is a concern.

Privacy is one of the biggest concerns in the mobile world for a couple of reasons. One of them is a much higher chance of device loss. The other has to do with inter-process communication between mobile applications. With mobile platforms, applications are downloaded from various sources and are run alongside each other on the same device. The likelihood of running a piece of malware next to a banking application is high, which is why application authors need to be careful about what information they include in messages addressed to other applications running on the device. Never include sensitive information in inter-process communication between mobile applications.

Private data can enter a program in a variety of ways:

- Directly from the user in the form of a password or personal information

- Accessed from a database or other data store by the application

- Indirectly from a partner or other third party

Typically, in the context of the mobile environment, this private information includes (along with passwords, SSNs, and other general personal information):

- Location

- Cell phone number

- Serial numbers and device IDs

- Network Operator information

- Voicemail information


Sometimes data that is not labeled as private can have a privacy implication in a different context. For example, student identification numbers are usually not considered private because there is no explicit and publicly-available mapping to an individual student's personal information. However, if a school generates identification numbers based on student social security numbers, then the identification numbers should be considered private.

Security and privacy concerns often seem to compete with each other. From a security perspective, you should record all important operations so that any anomalous activity can later be identified. However, when private data is involved, this practice can create risk.

Although there are many ways in which private data can be handled unsafely, a common risk stems from misplaced trust. Programmers often trust the operating environment in which a program runs, and therefore believe that it is acceptable to store private information on the file system, in the registry, or in other locally-controlled resources. However, even if access to certain resources is restricted, this does not guarantee that the individuals who do have access can be trusted. For example, in 2004, an unscrupulous employee at AOL sold approximately 92 million private customer email addresses to a spammer marketing an offshore gambling web site [1].

In response to such high-profile exploits, the collection and management of private data is becoming increasingly regulated. Depending on its location, the type of business it conducts, and the nature of any private data it handles, an organization may be required to comply with one or more of the following federal and state regulations:

- Safe Harbor Privacy Framework [3]

- Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) [4]

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [5]

- California SB-1386 [6]

Despite these regulations, privacy violations continue to occur with alarming frequency.
References
[1] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[2] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[3] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[4] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[5] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[6] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000169, CCI-000196, CCI-000197, CCI-001199, CCI-001312, CCI-001314
[7] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[8] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), AU-12 Audit Generation (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[9] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, AU-12 Audit Record Generation, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[10] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.2.1 General Authenticator Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.6.3 Look-up Secret Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 6.2.1 Algorithms (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.1 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.1.1 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.1.2 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3), 14.3.3 Unintended Security Disclosure Requirements (L1 L2 L3)
[11] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[12] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[13] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-2, MASVS-STORAGE-1
[14] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[15] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[18] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[19] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[20] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[21] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[22] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[23] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[24] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[30] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[31] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[32] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[33] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[34] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[35] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[36] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[56] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.dart.privacy_violation
Abstract
Mishandling private information, such as customer passwords or social security numbers, can compromise user privacy and is often illegal.
Explanation
Privacy violations occur when:

1. Private user information enters the program.

2. The program writes the data to an external location, such as the console, file system, or network.
Example 1: The following code contains a statement that writes the contents of records added to a database in a log file. One of the stored values is the return value from the GetPassword() function, which returns user-supplied plain text password associated with the account.


pass = GetPassword();
...
if err != nil {
log.Printf('%s: %s %s %s', id, pass, type, tsstamp)
}


The code in Example 1 logs a plain text password to the application eventlog. Although many developers trust the eventlog as a safe storage location for data, it should not be trusted implicitly, particularly when privacy is a concern.

Private data can enter a program in a variety of ways:

- Directly from the user in the form of a password or personal information

- Accessed from a database or other data store by the application

- Indirectly from a partner or other third party

Sometimes data that is not labeled as private can have a privacy implication in a different context. For example, student identification numbers are usually not considered private because there is no explicit and publicly-available mapping to an individual student's personal information. However, if a school generates identification numbers based on student social security numbers, then the identification numbers should be considered private.

Security and privacy concerns often seem to compete with each other. From a security perspective, you should record all important operations so that any anomalous activity can later be identified. However, when private data is involved, this practice can create risk.

Although there are many ways in which private data can be handled unsafely, a common risk stems from misplaced trust. Programmers often trust the operating environment in which a program runs, and therefore believe that it is acceptable to store private information on the file system, in the registry, or in other locally-controlled resources. However, even if access to certain resources is restricted, this does not guarantee that the individuals who do have access can be trusted. For example, in 2004, an unscrupulous employee at AOL sold approximately 92 million private customer email addresses to a spammer marketing an offshore gambling web site [1].

In response to such high-profile exploits, the collection and management of private data is becoming increasingly regulated. Depending on its location, the type of business it conducts, and the nature of any private data it handles, an organization might be required to comply with one or more of the following federal and state regulations:

- Safe Harbor Privacy Framework [3]

- Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) [4]

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [5]

- California SB-1386 [6]

Despite these regulations, privacy violations continue to occur with alarming frequency.
References
[1] J. Oates AOL man pleads guilty to selling 92m email addies The Register
[2] Privacy Initiatives U.S. Federal Trade Commission
[3] Safe Harbor Privacy Framework U.S. Department of Commerce
[4] Financial Privacy: The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) Federal Trade Commission
[5] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) U.S. Department of Human Services
[6] California SB-1386 Government of the State of California
[7] M. Howard, D. LeBlanc Writing Secure Code, Second Edition Microsoft Press
[8] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[10] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[11] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[12] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[13] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000169, CCI-000196, CCI-000197, CCI-001199, CCI-001312, CCI-001314
[14] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[15] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), AU-12 Audit Generation (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[16] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, AU-12 Audit Record Generation, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.2.1 General Authenticator Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.6.3 Look-up Secret Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 6.2.1 Algorithms (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.1 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.1.1 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.1.2 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3), 14.3.3 Unintended Security Disclosure Requirements (L1 L2 L3)
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-2, MASVS-STORAGE-1
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection
[35] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[36] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[37] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[38] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[60] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[61] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[62] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[63] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.golang.privacy_violation
Abstract
Mishandling private information, such as customer passwords or social security numbers, can compromise user privacy and is often illegal.
Explanation
Privacy violations occur when:

1. Private user information enters the program.

2. The data is written to an external location, such as the console, file system, or network.
Example 1: The following code contains a logging statement that tracks the records added to a database by storing the contents in a log file.


pass = getPassword();
...
dbmsLog.println(id+":"+pass+":"+type+":"+tstamp);


The code in Example 1 logs a plain text password to the file system. Although many developers trust the file system as a safe storage location for data, it should not be trusted implicitly, particularly when privacy is a concern.

Privacy is one of the biggest concerns in the mobile world for a couple of reasons. One of them is a much higher chance of device loss. The other has to do with inter-process communication between mobile applications. With mobile platforms, applications are downloaded from various sources and are run alongside each other on the same device. The likelihood of running a piece of malware next to a banking application is high, which is why application authors need to be careful about what information they include in messages addressed to other applications running on the device. Sensitive information should never be part of inter-process communication between mobile applications.

Example 2: The following code reads username and password for a given site from an Android WebView store and broadcasts them to all the registered receivers.

...
webview.setWebViewClient(new WebViewClient() {
public void onReceivedHttpAuthRequest(WebView view,
HttpAuthHandler handler, String host, String realm) {
String[] credentials = view.getHttpAuthUsernamePassword(host, realm);
String username = credentials[0];
String password = credentials[1];
Intent i = new Intent();
i.setAction("SEND_CREDENTIALS");
i.putExtra("username", username);
i.putExtra("password", password);
view.getContext().sendBroadcast(i);
}
});
...


This example demonstrates several problems. First of all, by default, WebView credentials are stored in plain text and are not hashed. If a user has a rooted device (or uses an emulator), they can read stored passwords for given sites. Second, plain text credentials are broadcast to all the registered receivers, which means that any receiver registered to listen to intents with the SEND_CREDENTIALS action will receive the message. The broadcast is not even protected with a permission to limit the number of recipients, although in this case we do not recommend using permissions as a fix.

Private data can enter a program in a variety of ways:

- Directly from the user in the form of a password or personal information

- Accessed from a database or other data store by the application

- Indirectly from a partner or other third party

Typically, in the context of the mobile environment, this private information includes (along with passwords, SSNs, and other general personal information):

- Location

- Cell phone number

- Serial numbers and device IDs

- Network Operator information

- Voicemail information


Sometimes data that is not labeled as private can have a privacy implication in a different context. For example, student identification numbers are usually not considered private because there is no explicit and publicly-available mapping to an individual student's personal information. However, if a school generates identification numbers based on student social security numbers, then the identification numbers should be considered private.

Security and privacy concerns often seem to compete with each other. From a security perspective, you should record all important operations so that any anomalous activity can later be identified. However, when private data is involved, this practice can create risk.

Although there are many ways in which private data can be handled unsafely, a common risk stems from misplaced trust. Programmers often trust the operating environment in which a program runs, and therefore believe that it is acceptable to store private information on the file system, in the registry, or in other locally-controlled resources. However, even if access to certain resources is restricted, this does not guarantee that the individuals who do have access can be trusted. For example, in 2004, an unscrupulous employee at AOL sold approximately 92 million private customer email addresses to a spammer marketing an offshore gambling web site [1].

In response to such high-profile exploits, the collection and management of private data is becoming increasingly regulated. Depending on its location, the type of business it conducts, and the nature of any private data it handles, an organization may be required to comply with one or more of the following federal and state regulations:

- Safe Harbor Privacy Framework [3]

- Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) [4]

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [5]

- California SB-1386 [6]

Despite these regulations, privacy violations continue to occur with alarming frequency.
References
[1] J. Oates AOL man pleads guilty to selling 92m email addies The Register
[2] Privacy Initiatives U.S. Federal Trade Commission
[3] Safe Harbor Privacy Framework U.S. Department of Commerce
[4] Financial Privacy: The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) Federal Trade Commission
[5] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) U.S. Department of Human Services
[6] California SB-1386 Government of the State of California
[7] M. Howard, D. LeBlanc Writing Secure Code, Second Edition Microsoft Press
[8] SQLCipher.
[9] FUNDAMENTALS-4: Establish trust boundaries Oracle
[10] CONFIDENTIAL-2: Do not log highly sensitive information Oracle
[11] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[12] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[13] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[14] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[15] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[16] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000169, CCI-000196, CCI-000197, CCI-001199, CCI-001312, CCI-001314
[17] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[18] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), AU-12 Audit Generation (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[19] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, AU-12 Audit Record Generation, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.2.1 General Authenticator Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.6.3 Look-up Secret Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 6.2.1 Algorithms (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.1 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.1.1 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.1.2 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3), 14.3.3 Unintended Security Disclosure Requirements (L1 L2 L3)
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-2, MASVS-STORAGE-1
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[25] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[26] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[27] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[35] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[36] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[37] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection
[38] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[39] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[40] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[41] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[60] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[61] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[62] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[63] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[64] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[65] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[66] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.java.privacy_violation
Abstract
Mishandling private information, such as customer passwords or social security numbers, can compromise user privacy and is often illegal.
Explanation
Privacy violations occur when:

1. Private user information enters the program.

2. The data is written to an external location, such as the console, file system, or network.
Example 1: The following code stores user's plain text password to the local storage.


localStorage.setItem('password', password);


Although many developers treat the local storage as a safe location for data, it should not be trusted implicitly, particularly when privacy is a concern.

Private data can enter a program in a variety of ways:

- Directly from the user in the form of a password or personal information

- Accessed from a database or other data store by the application

- Indirectly from a partner or other third party

Sometimes data that is not labeled as private can have a privacy implication in a different context. For example, student identification numbers are usually not considered private because there is no explicit and publicly-available mapping to an individual student's personal information. However, if a school generates identification numbers based on student social security numbers, then the identification numbers should be considered private.

Security and privacy concerns often seem to compete with each other. From a security perspective, you should record all important operations so that any anomalous activity can later be identified. However, when private data is involved, this practice can create risk.

Although there are many ways in which private data can be handled unsafely, a common risk stems from misplaced trust. Programmers often trust the operating environment in which a program runs, and therefore believe that it is acceptable to store private information on the file system, in the registry, or in other locally-controlled resources. However, even if access to certain resources is restricted, this does not guarantee that the individuals who do have access can be trusted. For example, in 2004, an unscrupulous employee at AOL sold approximately 92 million private customer email addresses to a spammer marketing an offshore gambling web site [1].

In response to such high-profile exploits, the collection and management of private data is becoming increasingly regulated. Depending on its location, the type of business it conducts, and the nature of any private data it handles, an organization may be required to comply with one or more of the following federal and state regulations:

- Safe Harbor Privacy Framework [3]

- Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) [4]

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [5]

- California SB-1386 [6]

Despite these regulations, privacy violations continue to occur with alarming frequency.
References
[1] J. Oates AOL man pleads guilty to selling 92m email addies The Register
[2] Privacy Initiatives U.S. Federal Trade Commission
[3] Safe Harbor Privacy Framework U.S. Department of Commerce
[4] Financial Privacy: The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) Federal Trade Commission
[5] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) U.S. Department of Human Services
[6] California SB-1386 Government of the State of California
[7] M. Howard, D. LeBlanc Writing Secure Code, Second Edition Microsoft Press
[8] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[10] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[11] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[12] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[13] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000169, CCI-000196, CCI-000197, CCI-001199, CCI-001312, CCI-001314
[14] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[15] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), AU-12 Audit Generation (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[16] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, AU-12 Audit Record Generation, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.2.1 General Authenticator Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.6.3 Look-up Secret Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 6.2.1 Algorithms (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.1 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.1.1 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.1.2 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3), 14.3.3 Unintended Security Disclosure Requirements (L1 L2 L3)
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-2, MASVS-STORAGE-1
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection
[35] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[36] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[37] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[38] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[60] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[61] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[62] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[63] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.javascript.privacy_violation
Abstract
Mishandling private information, such as customer passwords or social security numbers, can compromise user privacy and is often illegal.
Explanation
Privacy violations occur when:

1. Private user information enters the program.

2. The data is written to an external location, such as the console, file system, or network.
Example 1: The following code contains a logging statement that tracks the records added to a database by storing the contents in a log file.


pass = getPassword()
...
dbmsLog.println("$id:$pass:$type:$tstamp")


The code in Example 1 logs a plain text password to the file system. Although many developers trust the file system as a safe storage location for data, it should not be trusted implicitly, particularly when privacy is a concern.

Privacy is one of the biggest concerns in the mobile environment for a couple of reasons. One of them is a much higher chance of device loss. The other has to do with inter-process communication between mobile applications. With mobile platforms, applications are downloaded from various sources and are run alongside each other on the same device. The likelihood of running a piece of malware next to a banking application is high, which is why developers must be careful about the information included in messages addressed to other applications running on the device. Never include sensitive information in inter-process communication between mobile applications.

Example 2: The following code reads username and password for a given site from an Android WebView store and broadcasts them to all the registered receivers.

...
webview.webViewClient = object : WebViewClient() {
override fun onReceivedHttpAuthRequest(view: WebView,
handler: HttpAuthHandler, host: String, realm: String
) {
val credentials = view.getHttpAuthUsernamePassword(host, realm)
val username = credentials!![0]
val password = credentials[1]
val i = Intent()
i.action = "SEND_CREDENTIALS"
i.putExtra("username", username)
i.putExtra("password", password)
view.context.sendBroadcast(i)
}
}
...


This example demonstrates several problems. First of all, by default, WebView credentials are stored in plain text and are not hashed. If a user has a rooted device (or uses an emulator), they can read stored passwords for given sites. Second, plain text credentials are broadcast to all the registered receivers, which means that any receiver registered to listen to intents with the SEND_CREDENTIALS action will receive the message. The broadcast is not even protected with a permission to limit the number of recipients, although in this case we do not recommend using permissions as a fix.

Private data can enter a program in a variety of ways:

- Directly from the user in the form of a password or personal information

- Accessed from a database or other data store by the application

- Indirectly from a partner or other third party

Typically, in the context of the mobile environment, this private information includes (along with passwords, SSNs, and other general personal information):

- Location

- Cell phone number

- Serial numbers and device IDs

- Network Operator information

- Voicemail information


Sometimes data that is not labeled as private can have a privacy implication in a different context. For example, student identification numbers are usually not considered private because there is no explicit and publicly-available mapping to an individual student's personal information. However, if a school generates identification numbers based on student social security numbers, then the identification numbers should be considered private.

Security and privacy concerns often seem to compete with each other. From a security perspective, you should record all important operations so that any anomalous activity can later be identified. However, when private data is involved, this practice can create risk.

Although there are many ways in which private data can be handled unsafely, a common risk stems from misplaced trust. Programmers often trust the operating environment in which a program runs, and therefore believe that it is acceptable to store private information on the file system, in the registry, or in other locally-controlled resources. However, even if access to certain resources is restricted, this does not guarantee that the individuals who do have access can be trusted. For example, in 2004, an unscrupulous employee at AOL sold approximately 92 million private customer email addresses to a spammer marketing an offshore gambling web site [1].

In response to such high-profile exploits, the collection and management of private data is becoming increasingly regulated. Depending on its location, the type of business it conducts, and the nature of any private data it handles, an organization may be required to comply with one or more of the following federal and state regulations:

- Safe Harbor Privacy Framework [3]

- Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) [4]

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [5]

- California SB-1386 [6]

Despite these regulations, privacy violations continue to occur with alarming frequency.
References
[1] J. Oates AOL man pleads guilty to selling 92m email addies The Register
[2] Privacy Initiatives U.S. Federal Trade Commission
[3] Safe Harbor Privacy Framework U.S. Department of Commerce
[4] Financial Privacy: The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) Federal Trade Commission
[5] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) U.S. Department of Human Services
[6] California SB-1386 Government of the State of California
[7] M. Howard, D. LeBlanc Writing Secure Code, Second Edition Microsoft Press
[8] SQLCipher.
[9] FUNDAMENTALS-4: Establish trust boundaries Oracle
[10] CONFIDENTIAL-2: Do not log highly sensitive information Oracle
[11] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[12] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[13] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[14] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[15] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[16] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000169, CCI-000196, CCI-000197, CCI-001199, CCI-001312, CCI-001314
[17] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[18] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), AU-12 Audit Generation (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[19] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, AU-12 Audit Record Generation, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.2.1 General Authenticator Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.6.3 Look-up Secret Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 6.2.1 Algorithms (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.1 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.1.1 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.1.2 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3), 14.3.3 Unintended Security Disclosure Requirements (L1 L2 L3)
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-2, MASVS-STORAGE-1
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[25] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[26] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[27] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[35] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[36] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[37] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection
[38] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[39] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[40] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[41] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[60] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[61] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[62] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[63] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[64] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[65] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[66] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.kotlin.privacy_violation
Abstract
The identified function mishandles confidential information. This program could compromise user privacy.
Explanation
Privacy violations occur when:

1. Private user information enters the program.

2. The data is written to an external location, such as the console, file system, or network.
Example 1: The following code retrieves geolocation information from the mobile device and sends it to a server, while logging it to the device. Although many developers trust the log files as a safe storage location for any and all data, it should not be trusted implicitly, particularly when privacy is a concern.

locationManager = [[CLLocationManager alloc] init];
locationManager.delegate = self;
locationManager.desiredAccuracy = kCLLocationAccuracyBest;
locationManager.distanceFilter = kCLDistanceFilterNone;
[locationManager startUpdatingLocation];
CLLocation *location = [locationManager location];
// Configure the new event with information from the location
CLLocationCoordinate2D coordinate = [location coordinate];

NSString *latitude = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"%f", coordinate.latitude];
NSString *longitude = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"%f", coordinate.longitude];

NSLog(@"dLatitude : %@", latitude);
NSLog(@"dLongitude : %@",longitude);

NSString *urlWithParams = [NSString stringWithFormat:TOKEN_URL, latitude, longitude];

NSMutableURLRequest *request = [NSMutableURLRequest requestWithURL:[NSURL URLWithString:urlWithParams]];
[request setHTTPMethod:@"GET"];
[[NSURLConnection alloc] initWithRequest:request delegate:self];


Other areas of concern for maintaining the privacy of user data arise when a device has been lost or stolen. Once in possession of an iOS device, an attacker may access a great deal of data by connecting the device by USB. Files such as iOS Property Lists (plists) and SQLite databases are easily accessed and can disclose personal information. As a general rule, privacy related information should not be stored unprotected on the file system.

Example 2: The following code adds a password entry to the list of user defaults, and stores them immediately to a plist file.


NSUserDefaults *defaults = [NSUserDefaults standardUserDefaults];

// Add password to user defaults
[defaults setObject:@"Super Secret" forKey:@"passwd"];

[defaults synchronize];


Private data can enter a program in a variety of ways:

- Directly from the user in the form of a password or personal information.

- Accessed from a database or other data store by the application.

- Indirectly from a partner or other third party.

- Retrieved from mobile data stores including: address book, snapped photos, geolocation, configuration files (including plist), archived SMS messages, etc.

Sometimes data that is not labeled as private can have a privacy implication in a different context. For example, student identification numbers are usually not considered private because there is no explicit and publicly-available mapping to an individual student's personal information. However, if a school generates student identification based on student social security numbers, then the identification numbers should be considered private.

Security and privacy concerns often seem to compete with each other. From a security perspective, you should record all important operations so that any anomalous activity can later be identified. However, when private data is involved, this practice can create additional risk.

Although there are many ways in which private data can be handled unsafely, a common risk stems from misplaced trust. Programmers often trust the operating environment in which a program runs, and therefore believe that it is acceptable to store private information on the file system, in the registry, or in other locally-controlled resources. However, even if access to certain resources is restricted, it does not guarantee that the individuals who do have access can be trusted with certain data. For example, in 2004, an unscrupulous employee at AOL sold approximately 92 million private customer email addresses to a spammer marketing an offshore gambling web site [1].

In response to such high-profile exploits, the collection and management of private data is becoming increasingly regulated. Depending on its location, the type of business it conducts, and the nature of any private data it handles, an organization may be required to comply with one or more of the following federal and state regulations:

- Safe Harbor Privacy Framework [3]

- Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) [4]

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [5]

- California SB-1386 [6]

Despite these regulations, privacy violations continue to occur with alarming frequency.
References
[1] J. Oates AOL man pleads guilty to selling 92m email addies The Register
[2] Privacy Initiatives U.S. Federal Trade Commission
[3] Safe Harbor Privacy Framework U.S. Department of Commerce
[4] Financial Privacy: The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) Federal Trade Commission
[5] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) U.S. Department of Human Services
[6] California SB-1386 Government of the State of California
[7] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[8] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[10] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[11] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[12] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000169, CCI-000196, CCI-000197, CCI-001199, CCI-001312, CCI-001314
[13] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[14] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), AU-12 Audit Generation (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[15] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, AU-12 Audit Record Generation, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.2.1 General Authenticator Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.6.3 Look-up Secret Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 6.2.1 Algorithms (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.1 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.1.1 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.1.2 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3), 14.3.3 Unintended Security Disclosure Requirements (L1 L2 L3)
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-2, MASVS-STORAGE-1
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[24] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[35] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[36] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[37] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[60] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[61] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[62] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.objc.privacy_violation
Abstract
Mishandling private information, such as customer passwords or social security numbers, can compromise user privacy and is often illegal.
Explanation
Privacy violations occur when:

1. Private user information enters the program.

2. The data is written to an external location, such as the console, file system, or network.
Example 1: The following code contains a logging statement that tracks the contents of records added to a database by storing them in a log file. Among other values that are stored is the return value from the getPassword() function that returns user-supplied plain text password associated with the account.


<?php
$pass = getPassword();
trigger_error($id . ":" . $pass . ":" . $type . ":" . $tstamp);
?>


The code in Example 1 logs a plain text password to the application eventlog. Although many developers trust the eventlog as a safe storage location for data, it should not be trusted implicitly, particularly when privacy is a concern.

Private data can enter a program in a variety of ways:

- Directly from the user in the form of a password or personal information

- Accessed from a database or other data store by the application

- Indirectly from a partner or other third party

Sometimes data that is not labeled as private can have a privacy implication in a different context. For example, student identification numbers are usually not considered private because there is no explicit and publicly-available mapping to an individual student's personal information. However, if a school generates identification numbers based on student social security numbers, then the identification numbers should be considered private.

Security and privacy concerns often seem to compete with each other. From a security perspective, you should record all important operations so that any anomalous activity can later be identified. However, when private data is involved, this practice can create risk.

Although there are many ways in which private data can be handled unsafely, a common risk stems from misplaced trust. Programmers often trust the operating environment in which a program runs, and therefore believe that it is acceptable to store private information on the file system, in the registry, or in other locally-controlled resources. However, even if access to certain resources is restricted, this does not guarantee that the individuals who do have access can be trusted. For example, in 2004, an unscrupulous employee at AOL sold approximately 92 million private customer email addresses to a spammer marketing an offshore gambling web site [1].

In response to such high-profile exploits, the collection and management of private data is becoming increasingly regulated. Depending on its location, the type of business it conducts, and the nature of any private data it handles, an organization may be required to comply with one or more of the following federal and state regulations:

- Safe Harbor Privacy Framework [3]

- Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) [4]

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [5]

- California SB-1386 [6]

Despite these regulations, privacy violations continue to occur with alarming frequency.
References
[1] J. Oates AOL man pleads guilty to selling 92m email addies The Register
[2] Privacy Initiatives U.S. Federal Trade Commission
[3] Safe Harbor Privacy Framework U.S. Department of Commerce
[4] Financial Privacy: The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) Federal Trade Commission
[5] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) U.S. Department of Human Services
[6] California SB-1386 Government of the State of California
[7] M. Howard, D. LeBlanc Writing Secure Code, Second Edition Microsoft Press
[8] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[10] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[11] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[12] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[13] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000169, CCI-000196, CCI-000197, CCI-001199, CCI-001312, CCI-001314
[14] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[15] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), AU-12 Audit Generation (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[16] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, AU-12 Audit Record Generation, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.2.1 General Authenticator Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.6.3 Look-up Secret Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 6.2.1 Algorithms (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.1 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.1.1 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.1.2 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3), 14.3.3 Unintended Security Disclosure Requirements (L1 L2 L3)
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-2, MASVS-STORAGE-1
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection
[35] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[36] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[37] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[38] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[60] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[61] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[62] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[63] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.php.privacy_violation
Abstract
Mishandling private information, such as customer passwords or social security numbers, can compromise user privacy and is often illegal.
Explanation
Privacy violations occur when:

1. Private user information enters the program.

2. The data is written to an external location, such as the console, file system or network.
Example: The following code sends account credentials to a web user. Specifically, the OWA_SEC.get_password() function returns the user-supplied plain text password associated with the account, which is then printed to the HTTP response.

...
HTP.htmlOpen;
HTP.headOpen;
HTP.title (.Account Information.);
HTP.headClose;
HTP.bodyOpen;
HTP.br;
HTP.print('User ID: ' ||
OWA_SEC.get_user_id || '
');
HTP.print('User Password: ' ||
OWA_SEC.get_password || '
');
HTP.br;
HTP.bodyClose;
HTP.htmlClose;
...


Other examples may contain logging statements that store plain text passwords to the file system. Although many developers trust the file system as a safe storage location for data, it should not be trusted implicitly, particularly when privacy is a concern.

Private data can enter a program in a variety of ways:

- Directly from the user in the form of a password or personal information

- Accessed from a database or other data store by the application

- Indirectly from a partner or other third party

Sometimes data that is not labeled as private can have a privacy implication in a different context. For example, student identification numbers are usually not considered private because there is no explicit and publicly-available mapping to an individual student's personal information. However, if a school generates identification numbers based on student social security numbers, then the identification numbers should be considered private.

Security and privacy concerns often seem to compete with each other. From a security perspective, you should record all important operations so that any anomalous activity can later be identified. However, when private data is involved, this practice can create risk.

Although there are many ways in which private data can be handled unsafely, a common risk stems from misplaced trust. Programmers often trust the operating environment in which a program runs, and therefore believe that it is acceptable to store private information on the file system, in the registry, or in other locally-controlled resources. However, even if access to certain resources is restricted, this does not guarantee that the individuals who do have access can be trusted. For example, in 2004, an unscrupulous employee at AOL sold approximately 92 million private customer email addresses to a spammer marketing an offshore gambling web site [1].

In response to such high-profile exploits, the collection and management of private data is becoming increasingly regulated. Depending on its location, the type of business it conducts, and the nature of any private data it handles, an organization may be required to comply with one or more of the following federal and state regulations:

- Safe Harbor Privacy Framework [3]

- Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) [4]

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [5]

- California SB-1386 [6]

Despite these regulations, privacy violations continue to occur with alarming frequency.
References
[1] J. Oates AOL man pleads guilty to selling 92m email addies The Register
[2] Privacy Initiatives U.S. Federal Trade Commission
[3] Safe Harbor Privacy Framework U.S. Department of Commerce
[4] Financial Privacy: The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) Federal Trade Commission
[5] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) U.S. Department of Human Services
[6] California SB-1386 Government of the State of California
[7] M. Howard, D. LeBlanc Writing Secure Code, Second Edition Microsoft Press
[8] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[10] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[11] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[12] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[13] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000169, CCI-000196, CCI-000197, CCI-001199, CCI-001312, CCI-001314
[14] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[15] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), AU-12 Audit Generation (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[16] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, AU-12 Audit Record Generation, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.2.1 General Authenticator Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.6.3 Look-up Secret Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 6.2.1 Algorithms (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.1 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.1.1 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.1.2 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3), 14.3.3 Unintended Security Disclosure Requirements (L1 L2 L3)
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-2, MASVS-STORAGE-1
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection
[35] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[36] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[37] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[38] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[60] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[61] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[62] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[63] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.sql.privacy_violation
Abstract
Mishandling private information, such as customer passwords or social security numbers, can compromise user privacy and is often illegal.
Explanation
Privacy violations occur when:

1. Private user information enters the program.

2. The data is written to an external location, such as the console, file system, or network.
Example 1: The following code contains a logging statement that tracks the contents of records added to a database by storing them in a log file. Among other values that are stored is the return value from the getPassword() function that returns user-supplied plain text password associated with the account.


pass = getPassword();
logger.warning('%s: %s %s %s', id, pass, type, tsstamp)


The code in Example 1 logs a plain text password to the application eventlog. Although many developers trust the eventlog as a safe storage location for data, it should not be trusted implicitly, particularly when privacy is a concern.

Private data can enter a program in a variety of ways:

- Directly from the user in the form of a password or personal information

- Accessed from a database or other data store by the application

- Indirectly from a partner or other third party

Sometimes data that is not labeled as private can have a privacy implication in a different context. For example, student identification numbers are usually not considered private because there is no explicit and publicly-available mapping to an individual student's personal information. However, if a school generates identification numbers based on student social security numbers, then the identification numbers should be considered private.

Security and privacy concerns often seem to compete with each other. From a security perspective, you should record all important operations so that any anomalous activity can later be identified. However, when private data is involved, this practice can create risk.

Although there are many ways in which private data can be handled unsafely, a common risk stems from misplaced trust. Programmers often trust the operating environment in which a program runs, and therefore believe that it is acceptable to store private information on the file system, in the registry, or in other locally-controlled resources. However, even if access to certain resources is restricted, this does not guarantee that the individuals who do have access can be trusted. For example, in 2004, an unscrupulous employee at AOL sold approximately 92 million private customer email addresses to a spammer marketing an offshore gambling web site [1].

In response to such high-profile exploits, the collection and management of private data is becoming increasingly regulated. Depending on its location, the type of business it conducts, and the nature of any private data it handles, an organization may be required to comply with one or more of the following federal and state regulations:

- Safe Harbor Privacy Framework [3]

- Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) [4]

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [5]

- California SB-1386 [6]

Despite these regulations, privacy violations continue to occur with alarming frequency.
References
[1] J. Oates AOL man pleads guilty to selling 92m email addies The Register
[2] Privacy Initiatives U.S. Federal Trade Commission
[3] Safe Harbor Privacy Framework U.S. Department of Commerce
[4] Financial Privacy: The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) Federal Trade Commission
[5] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) U.S. Department of Human Services
[6] California SB-1386 Government of the State of California
[7] M. Howard, D. LeBlanc Writing Secure Code, Second Edition Microsoft Press
[8] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[10] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[11] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[12] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[13] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000169, CCI-000196, CCI-000197, CCI-001199, CCI-001312, CCI-001314
[14] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[15] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), AU-12 Audit Generation (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[16] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, AU-12 Audit Record Generation, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.2.1 General Authenticator Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.6.3 Look-up Secret Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 6.2.1 Algorithms (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.1 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.1.1 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.1.2 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3), 14.3.3 Unintended Security Disclosure Requirements (L1 L2 L3)
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-2, MASVS-STORAGE-1
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection
[35] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[36] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[37] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[38] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[60] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[61] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[62] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[63] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.python.privacy_violation
Abstract
Mishandling private information, such as customer passwords or social security numbers, can compromise user privacy and is often illegal.
Explanation
Privacy violations occur when:

1. Private user information enters the program.

2. The data is written to an external location, such as the console, file system, or network.
Example 1: The following code contains a logging statement that tracks the contents of records added to a database by storing them in a log file. Among other values that are stored, the get_password() function returns the user-supplied plain text password associated with the account.


pass = get_password()
...
dbms_logger.warn("#{id}:#{pass}:#{type}:#{tstamp}")


The code in Example 1 logs a plain text password to the file system. Although many developers trust the file system as a safe storage location for data, it should not be trusted implicitly, particularly when privacy is a concern.

Private data can enter a program in a variety of ways:

- Directly from the user in the form of a password or personal information

- Accessed from a database or other data store by the application

- Indirectly from a partner or other third party

Sometimes data that is not labeled as private can have a privacy implication in a different context. For example, student identification numbers are usually not considered private because there is no explicit and publicly-available mapping to an individual student's personal information. However, if a school generates identification numbers based on student social security numbers, then the identification numbers should be considered private.

Security and privacy concerns often seem to compete with each other. From a security perspective, you should record all important operations so that any anomalous activity can later be identified. However, when private data is involved, this practice can, in fact, create risk.

Although there are many ways in which private data can be handled unsafely, a common risk stems from misplaced trust. Programmers often trust the operating environment in which a program runs, and therefore believe that it is acceptable to store private information on the file system, in the registry, or in other locally-controlled resources. However, even if access to certain resources is restricted, this does not guarantee that the individuals who do have access can be trusted. For example, in 2004, an unscrupulous employee at AOL sold approximately 92 million private customer email addresses to a spammer marketing an offshore gambling web site [1].

In response to such high-profile exploits, the collection and management of private data is becoming increasingly regulated. Depending on its location, the type of business it conducts, and the nature of any private data it handles, an organization may be required to comply with one or more of the following federal and state regulations:

- Safe Harbor Privacy Framework [3]

- Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) [4]

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [5]

- California SB-1386 [6]

Despite these regulations, privacy violations continue to occur with alarming frequency.
References
[1] J. Oates AOL man pleads guilty to selling 92m email addies The Register
[2] Privacy Initiatives U.S. Federal Trade Commission
[3] Safe Harbor Privacy Framework U.S. Department of Commerce
[4] Financial Privacy: The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) Federal Trade Commission
[5] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) U.S. Department of Human Services
[6] California SB-1386 Government of the State of California
[7] M. Howard, D. LeBlanc Writing Secure Code, Second Edition Microsoft Press
[8] SQLCipher.
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[10] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[11] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[12] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[13] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[14] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000169, CCI-000196, CCI-000197, CCI-001199, CCI-001312, CCI-001314
[15] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[16] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), AU-12 Audit Generation (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[17] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, AU-12 Audit Record Generation, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.2.1 General Authenticator Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.6.3 Look-up Secret Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 6.2.1 Algorithms (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.1 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.1.1 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.1.2 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3), 14.3.3 Unintended Security Disclosure Requirements (L1 L2 L3)
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-2, MASVS-STORAGE-1
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[25] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[35] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection
[36] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[37] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[38] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[39] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[60] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[61] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[62] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[63] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[64] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.ruby.privacy_violation
Abstract
Mishandling private information, such as customer passwords or social security numbers, can compromise user privacy and is often illegal.
Explanation
Privacy violations occur when:

1. Private user information enters the program.

2. The data is written to an external location, such as the console, file system, or network.
Example 1: The following code contains a logging statement that tracks the records added to a database by storing the contents in a log file.


val pass = getPassword()
...
dbmsLog.println(id+":"+pass+":"+type+":"+tstamp)


The code in Example 1 logs a plain text password to the file system. Although many developers trust the file system as a safe storage location for data, it should not be trusted implicitly, particularly when privacy is a concern.

Private data can enter a program in a variety of ways:

- Directly from the user in the form of a password or personal information

- Accessed from a database or other data store by the application

- Indirectly from a partner or other third party

Sometimes data that is not labeled as private can have a privacy implication in a different context. For example, student identification numbers are usually not considered private because there is no explicit and publicly-available mapping to an individual student's personal information. However, if a school generates identification numbers based on student social security numbers, then the identification numbers should be considered private.

Security and privacy concerns often seem to compete with each other. From a security perspective, you should record all important operations so that any anomalous activity can later be identified. However, when private data is involved, this practice can create risk.

Although there are many ways in which private data can be handled unsafely, a common risk stems from misplaced trust. Programmers often trust the operating environment in which a program runs, and therefore believe that it is acceptable to store private information on the file system, in the registry, or in other locally-controlled resources. However, even if access to certain resources is restricted, this does not guarantee that the individuals who do have access can be trusted. For example, in 2004, an unscrupulous employee at AOL sold approximately 92 million private customer email addresses to a spammer marketing an offshore gambling web site [1].

In response to such high-profile exploits, the collection and management of private data is becoming increasingly regulated. Depending on its location, the type of business it conducts, and the nature of any private data it handles, an organization may be required to comply with one or more of the following federal and state regulations:

- Safe Harbor Privacy Framework [3]

- Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) [4]

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [5]

- California SB-1386 [6]

Despite these regulations, privacy violations continue to occur with alarming frequency.
References
[1] J. Oates AOL man pleads guilty to selling 92m email addies The Register
[2] Privacy Initiatives U.S. Federal Trade Commission
[3] Safe Harbor Privacy Framework U.S. Department of Commerce
[4] Financial Privacy: The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) Federal Trade Commission
[5] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) U.S. Department of Human Services
[6] California SB-1386 Government of the State of California
[7] M. Howard, D. LeBlanc Writing Secure Code, Second Edition Microsoft Press
[8] SQLCipher.
[9] FUNDAMENTALS-4: Establish trust boundaries Oracle
[10] CONFIDENTIAL-2: Do not log highly sensitive information Oracle
[11] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[12] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[13] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[14] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[15] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[16] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000169, CCI-000196, CCI-000197, CCI-001199, CCI-001312, CCI-001314
[17] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[18] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), AU-12 Audit Generation (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[19] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, AU-12 Audit Record Generation, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.2.1 General Authenticator Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.6.3 Look-up Secret Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 6.2.1 Algorithms (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.1 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.1.1 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.1.2 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3), 14.3.3 Unintended Security Disclosure Requirements (L1 L2 L3)
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-2, MASVS-STORAGE-1
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[25] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[26] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[27] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[35] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[36] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[37] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection
[38] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[39] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[40] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[41] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[60] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[61] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[62] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[63] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[64] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[65] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[66] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.scala.privacy_violation
Abstract
The identified function mishandles confidential information. This program could compromise user privacy.
Explanation
Privacy violations occur when:

1. Private user information enters the program.

2. The data is written to an external location, such as the console, file system, or network.
Example 1: The following code retrieves geolocation information from the mobile device and sends it to a server, while logging it to the device. Although many developers trust the log files as a safe storage location for any and all data, it should not be trusted implicitly, particularly when privacy is a concern.

import CoreLocation
...
var locationManager : CLLocationManager!
var seenError : Bool = false
var locationFixAchieved : Bool = false
var locationStatus : NSString = "Not Started"

seenError = false
locationFixAchieved = false
locationManager = CLLocationManager()
locationManager.delegate = self
locationManager.locationServicesEnabled
locationManager.desiredAccuracy = kCLLocationAccuracyBest

locationManager.startUpdatingLocation()

...

if let location: CLLocation! = locationManager.location {
var coordinate : CLLocationCoordinate2D = location.coordinate

let latitude = NSString(format:@"%f", coordinate.latitude)
let longitude = NSString(format:@"%f", coordinate.longitude)

NSLog("dLatitude : %@", latitude)
NSLog("dLongitude : %@",longitude)

let urlString : String = "http://myserver.com/?lat=\(latitude)&lon=\(longitude)"
let url : NSURL = NSURL(string:urlString)
let request : NSURLRequest = NSURLRequest(URL:url)
var err : NSError?
var response : NSURLResponse?
var data : NSData = NSURLConnection.sendSynchronousRequest(request, returningResponse: &response, error:&err)
} else {
println("no location...")
}


Other areas of concern for maintaining the privacy of user data arise when a device has been lost or stolen. Once in possession of an iOS device, an attacker may access a great deal of data by connecting the device by USB. Files such as iOS Property Lists (plists) and SQLite databases are easily accessed and can disclose personal information. As a general rule, privacy related information should not be stored unprotected on the file system.

Example 2: The following code adds a password entry to the list of user defaults, and stores them immediately to a plist file.


let defaults : NSUserDefaults = NSUserDefaults.standardUserDefaults()

// Add password to user defaults
defaults.setObject("Super Secret" forKey:"passwd")

defaults.synchronize()


Private data can enter a program in a variety of ways:

- Directly from the user in the form of a password or personal information.

- Accessed from a database or other data store by the application.

- Indirectly from a partner or other third party.

- Retrieved from mobile data stores including: address book, snapped photos, geolocation, configuration files (including plist), archived SMS messages, etc.

Sometimes data that is not labeled as private can have a privacy implication in a different context. For example, student identification numbers are usually not considered private because there is no explicit and publicly-available mapping to an individual student's personal information. However, if a school generates student identification based on student social security numbers, then the identification numbers should be considered private.

Security and privacy concerns often seem to compete with each other. From a security perspective, you should record all important operations so that any anomalous activity can later be identified. However, when private data is involved, this practice can create additional risk.

Although there are many ways in which private data can be handled unsafely, a common risk stems from misplaced trust. Programmers often trust the operating environment in which a program runs, and therefore believe that it is acceptable to store private information on the file system, in the registry, or in other locally-controlled resources. However, even if access to certain resources is restricted, it does not guarantee that the individuals who do have access can be trusted with certain data. For example, in 2004, an unscrupulous employee at AOL sold approximately 92 million private customer email addresses to a spammer marketing an offshore gambling web site [1].

In response to such high-profile exploits, the collection and management of private data is becoming increasingly regulated. Depending on its location, the type of business it conducts, and the nature of any private data it handles, an organization may be required to comply with one or more of the following federal and state regulations:

- Safe Harbor Privacy Framework [3]

- Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) [4]

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [5]

- California SB-1386 [6]

Despite these regulations, privacy violations continue to occur with alarming frequency.
References
[1] J. Oates AOL man pleads guilty to selling 92m email addies The Register
[2] Privacy Initiatives U.S. Federal Trade Commission
[3] Safe Harbor Privacy Framework U.S. Department of Commerce
[4] Financial Privacy: The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) Federal Trade Commission
[5] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) U.S. Department of Human Services
[6] California SB-1386 Government of the State of California
[7] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[8] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[10] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[11] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[12] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000169, CCI-000196, CCI-000197, CCI-001199, CCI-001312, CCI-001314
[13] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[14] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), AU-12 Audit Generation (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[15] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, AU-12 Audit Record Generation, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.2.1 General Authenticator Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.6.3 Look-up Secret Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 6.2.1 Algorithms (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.1 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.1.1 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.1.2 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3), 14.3.3 Unintended Security Disclosure Requirements (L1 L2 L3)
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-2, MASVS-STORAGE-1
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[24] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[35] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[36] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[37] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[60] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[61] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[62] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.swift.privacy_violation
Abstract
Mishandling private information, such as usernames, passwords, or social security numbers, can compromise user privacy and is often illegal.
Explanation
.
Privacy violations occur when:
1. Private user information is mishandled by an application or program.
2. The data is written to an external location, such as the console, file system, network, or log files.

Although many developers treat local storage as a safe location for data, it should not be trusted implicitly, particularly when privacy is a concern.
Private data can enter a program in a variety of ways:
- Directly from the user in the form of a password or personal information
- Accessed from a database or other data store by the application
- Indirectly from a partner or other third party

Security and privacy concerns often seem to compete with each other. From a security perspective, you should record all important operations so that any anomalous activity can later be identified. However, when private data is involved, this practice can create risk.
Although there are many ways in which private data can be handled unsafely, a common risk stems from misplaced trust. Programmers often trust the operating environment in which a program runs, and therefore believe that it is acceptable to store private information on the file system, in the registry, or in other locally-controlled resources. However, even if access to certain resources is restricted, this does not guarantee that the individuals who do have access can be trusted. For example, in 2004, an unscrupulous employee at AOL sold approximately 92 million private customer email addresses to a spammer marketing an offshore gambling website [1].
In response to such high-profile exploits, the collection and management of private data is becoming increasingly regulated. Depending on its location, the type of business it conducts, and the nature of any private data it handles, an organization might be required to comply with one or more of the following federal and state regulations:
- Safe Harbor Privacy Framework [3]
- Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) [4]
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [5]
- California SB-1386 [6]
Despite these regulations, privacy violations continue to occur with alarming frequency.
References
[1] J. Oates AOL man pleads guilty to selling 92m email addies The Register
[2] Privacy Initiatives U.S. Federal Trade Commission
[3] Safe Harbor Privacy Framework U.S. Department of Commerce
[4] Financial Privacy: The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) Federal Trade Commission
[5] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) U.S. Department of Human Services
[6] California SB-1386 Government of the State of California
[7] M. Howard, D. LeBlanc Writing Secure Code, Second Edition Microsoft Press
[8] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[10] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[11] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[12] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[13] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000169, CCI-000196, CCI-000197, CCI-001199, CCI-001312, CCI-001314
[14] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[15] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), AU-12 Audit Generation (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[16] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, AU-12 Audit Record Generation, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.2.1 General Authenticator Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.6.3 Look-up Secret Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 6.2.1 Algorithms (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.1 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.1.1 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.1.2 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3), 14.3.3 Unintended Security Disclosure Requirements (L1 L2 L3)
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-2, MASVS-STORAGE-1
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection
[35] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[36] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[37] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[38] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[60] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[61] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[62] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[63] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.regex.universal.privacy_violation
Abstract
Mishandling private information, such as customer passwords or social security numbers, can compromise user privacy and is often illegal.
Explanation
Privacy violations occur when:

1. Private user information enters the program.

2. The data is written to an external location, such as the console, file system, or network.
Example 1: The following code contains a logging statement that tracks the contents of records added to a database by storing them in a log file. Among other values that are stored, the getPassword function returns the user-supplied plain text password associated with the account.


pass = getPassword
...
App.EventLog id & ":" & pass & ":" & type & ":" &tstamp, 4
...


The code in Example 1 logs a plain text password to the application eventlog. Although many developers trust the eventlog as a safe storage location for data, it should not be trusted implicitly, particularly when privacy is a concern.

Private data can enter a program in a variety of ways:

- Directly from the user in the form of a password or personal information

- Accessed from a database or other data store by the application

- Indirectly from a partner or other third party

Sometimes data that is not labeled as private can have a privacy implication in a different context. For example, student identification numbers are usually not considered private because there is no explicit and publicly-available mapping to an individual student's personal information. However, if a school generates identification numbers based on student social security numbers, then the identification numbers should be considered private.

Security and privacy concerns often seem to compete with each other. From a security perspective, you should record all important operations so that any anomalous activity can later be identified. However, when private data is involved, this practice can create risk.

Although there are many ways in which private data can be handled unsafely, a common risk stems from misplaced trust. Programmers often trust the operating environment in which a program runs, and therefore believe that it is acceptable to store private information on the file system, in the registry, or in other locally-controlled resources. However, even if access to certain resources is restricted, this does not guarantee that the individuals who do have access can be trusted. For example, in 2004, an unscrupulous employee at AOL sold approximately 92 million private customer email addresses to a spammer marketing an offshore gambling web site [1].

In response to such high-profile exploits, the collection and management of private data is becoming increasingly regulated. Depending on its location, the type of business it conducts, and the nature of any private data it handles, an organization may be required to comply with one or more of the following federal and state regulations:

- Safe Harbor Privacy Framework [3]

- Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) [4]

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [5]

- California SB-1386 [6]

Despite these regulations, privacy violations continue to occur with alarming frequency.
References
[1] J. Oates AOL man pleads guilty to selling 92m email addies The Register
[2] Privacy Initiatives U.S. Federal Trade Commission
[3] Safe Harbor Privacy Framework U.S. Department of Commerce
[4] Financial Privacy: The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) Federal Trade Commission
[5] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) U.S. Department of Human Services
[6] California SB-1386 Government of the State of California
[7] M. Howard, D. LeBlanc Writing Secure Code, Second Edition Microsoft Press
[8] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[10] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[11] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[12] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[13] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000169, CCI-000196, CCI-000197, CCI-001199, CCI-001312, CCI-001314
[14] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[15] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), AU-12 Audit Generation (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[16] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, AU-12 Audit Record Generation, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.2.1 General Authenticator Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.6.3 Look-up Secret Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 6.2.1 Algorithms (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.1 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.1.1 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.1.2 General Data Protection (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3), 14.3.3 Unintended Security Disclosure Requirements (L1 L2 L3)
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-2, MASVS-STORAGE-1
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection
[35] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[36] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography, Control Objective A.2.3 - Cardholder Data Protection, Control Objective B.2.5 - Terminal Software Design
[37] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[38] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[60] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[61] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000650 CAT II, APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-001750 CAT I, APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[62] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[63] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.vb.privacy_violation
Abstract
Creates a search index of private or sensitive documents, which can compromise user privacy.
Explanation
Insecure indexing threatens the data confidentiality of the websites and mobile applications that enable indexing for efficient full-text search; including private or confidential data in documents indexed by Android search engine which it can result in information leakage about the existence and content of the data. In the process of indexing, information is collected and stored. An attacker can later retrieve this information (although not trivially), usually through a series of queries to the search facility on an Android mobile device.

AppSearch library, a high-performance Android on-device search solution, is a typical example of data indexing, particularly when a certain application contributes to a system-wide central index on the device, which is called platform storage. Data access within the central index is restricted to data the application has contributed and data that has been explicitly shared by another application through appropriate permission granting. If a particular confidential document is mistakenly or accidently indexed using this process, it can lead to a privacy violation by enabling this document to be searched.

Example 1: The following code shows an example of how a private document is indexed on Android using the AppSearch library. This document contains private data that is supposed to be hidden from the indexing process and not allowed to be accessed by AppSearch code.


...
// Document object to index
val doc = Doc(
namespace="user1",
id="noteId",
score=10,
text="This document contains private data"
)
// Adding document object to AppSearch index
val putRequest = PutDocumentsRequest.Builder().addDocuments(doc).build()
References
[1] L. Gong, G. Ellison, and M. Dageforde Inside Java 2 Platform Security: Architecture, API Design, and Implementation, 2nd ed. Addison-Wesley
[2] M. S. Ware Writing secure Java code: taxonomy of heuristics and an evaluation of static analysis tools
[3] CONFIDENTIAL-3: Consider purging highly sensitive from memory after use Oracle
[4] The Insecure Indexing Vulnerability: Attacks Against Local Search Engines Web Application Security Consortium
[5] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[6] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[7] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[8] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[10] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000196, CCI-001312, CCI-001314, CCI-002475
[11] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[12] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[13] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[14] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3)
[15] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-STORAGE-2
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A8 Insecure Storage
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[23] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[24] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography
[35] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[36] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[60] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[61] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.java.privacy_violation_android_insecure_indexing
Abstract
Mishandling private information, such as customer passwords or social security numbers, can compromise user privacy and is often illegal.
Explanation
Privacy violations occur when:

1. Private user information enters the program.

2. The data is written to an external location, such as the console, file system, or network.

In this case, the data is saved to the physical Android device using the SharedPreferences class.

Example 1: The following code stores user preferences using Android's SharedPreferences class. Among other values that are stored, the user supplied password is stored on the device in plain text.


SharedPreferences userPreferences = this.getSharedPreferences("userPreferences", MODE_WORLD_READABLE);
SharedPreferences.Editor editor = userPreferences.editor();
editor.putString("username", userName);
editor.putString("password", password);
...
editor.language("language", language);
...


Although by default an instance of Android's SharedPreferences is private to the application and cannot be accessed by other applications, physical access to the device could potentially allow access to these files. Furthermore, in Example 1, setting the mode to MODE_WORLD_READABLE makes the preference file available to other applications, further violating user privacy.

Many developers trust the file system as a safe storage location for data, but it should not be trusted implicitly, particularly when privacy is a concern.

Private data can enter a program in a variety of ways:

- Directly from the user in the form of a password or personal information

- Accessed from a database or other data store by the application

- Indirectly from a partner or other third party

Typically, in the context of the mobile environment, this private information includes (along with passwords, SSNs, and other general personal information):

- Location

- Cell phone number

- Serial numbers and device IDs

- Network Operator information

- Voicemail information

Sometimes data that is not labeled as private can have a privacy implication in a different context. For example, student identification numbers are usually not considered private because there is no explicit and publicly-available mapping to an individual student's personal information. However, if a school generates identification numbers based on student social security numbers, then the identification numbers should be considered private.

Security and privacy concerns often seem to compete with each other. From a security perspective, you should record all important operations so that any anomalous activity can later be identified. However, when private data is involved, this practice can create risk.

Although there are many ways in which private data can be handled unsafely, a common risk stems from misplaced trust. Programmers often trust the operating environment in which a program runs, and therefore believe that it is acceptable to store private information on the file system, in the registry, or in other locally-controlled resources. However, even if access to certain resources is restricted, this does not guarantee that the individuals who do have access can be trusted. For example, in 2004, an unscrupulous employee at AOL sold approximately 92 million private customer email addresses to a spammer marketing an offshore gambling web site [1].

In response to such high-profile exploits, the collection and management of private data is becoming increasingly regulated. Depending on its location, the type of business it conducts, and the nature of any private data it handles, an organization may be required to comply with one or more of the following federal and state regulations:

- Safe Harbor Privacy Framework [3]

- Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) [4]

- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) [5]

- California SB-1386 [6]

Despite these regulations, privacy violations continue to occur with alarming frequency.
References
[1] Designing for Security Android
[2] OWASP Mobile Security Testing Guide OWASP
[3] J. Oates AOL man pleads guilty to selling 92m email addies The Register
[4] Privacy Initiatives U.S. Federal Trade Commission
[5] Safe Harbor Privacy Framework U.S. Department of Commerce
[6] Financial Privacy: The Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLBA) Federal Trade Commission
[7] Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) U.S. Department of Human Services
[8] California SB-1386 Government of the State of California
[9] M. Howard, D. LeBlanc Writing Secure Code, Second Edition Microsoft Press
[10] FUNDAMENTALS-4: Establish trust boundaries Oracle
[11] CONFIDENTIAL-2: Do not log highly sensitive information Oracle
[12] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 359
[13] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[14] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[15] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[16] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[17] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000196, CCI-001312, CCI-001314, CCI-002475
[18] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[19] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), IA-5 Authenticator Management (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1), SI-11 Error Handling (P2)
[20] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, IA-5 Authenticator Management, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest, SI-11 Error Handling
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 8.2.2 Client-side Data Protection (L1 L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3), 10.2.1 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3)
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M2 Insecure Data Storage
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[24] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-STORAGE-1
[25] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A8 Insecure Storage
[26] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[27] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[28] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[29] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.4
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.6, Requirement 8.4
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 6.5.5, Requirement 8.4
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[35] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[36] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.2, Requirement 3.4, Requirement 4.2, Requirement 8.2.1
[37] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[38] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.1, Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 4.2.2, Requirement 8.3.1
[39] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography
[40] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography
[41] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.3 - Sensitive Data Retention, Control Objective 6.1 - Sensitive Data Protection, Control Objective 7 - Use of Cryptography
[42] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[43] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2011 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 311
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3310 CAT I, APP3340 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3210.1 CAT II, APP3340 CAT I
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[60] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[61] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[62] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[63] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[64] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[65] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[66] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-001740 CAT I, APSC-DV-002340 CAT II, APSC-DV-002570 CAT II, APSC-DV-002580 CAT II
[67] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[68] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.structural.java.privacy_violation_android_internal_storage
Abstract
Storing sensitive data in an insecure manner makes it possible to extract the data via inspecting the heap.
Explanation
Certain patterns in programming causes sensitive data to be stored in an insecure manner, making it possible to extract the data via inspecting the heap.

Example 1: The following method returns a password from the console and stores it in an insecure String object.

public static String getPassword() {
String inputPassword = "";
ConsoleKeyInfo nextKey = Console.ReadKey(true);
while (nextKey.Key != Console.ReadKey(true)) {
inputPassword.AppendChar(nextKey.KeyChar);
Console.Write("*");
nextKey = Console.ReadKey(true);
}
return inputPassword;
}


Because String is an immutable object, the contents cannot be nullified, meaning that the sensitive data is open to anyone able to inspect the heap prior to garbage collection.
References
[1] Marshal Class Microsoft
[2] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 226
[3] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[4] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[5] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[6] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[7] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-001090, CCI-001199
[8] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 IA
[9] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[10] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), SC-4 Information in Shared Resources (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1)
[11] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, SC-4 Information in Shared System Resources, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest
[12] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3)
[13] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M4 Unintended Data Leakage
[14] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[15] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-STORAGE-2
[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A8 Insecure Storage
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A8 Insecure Cryptographic Storage
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2010 A7 Insecure Cryptographic Storage
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[22] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.4, Requirement 6.5.8, Requirement 8.4
[23] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.4, Requirement 6.3.1.3, Requirement 6.5.8, Requirement 8.4
[24] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.4, Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 8.4
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.4, Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 8.2.1
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.4, Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 8.2.1
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.4, Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 8.2.1
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.4, Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 8.2.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 6.2.4, Requirement 8.3.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 6.2.4, Requirement 8.3.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.5 - Sensitive Data Retention
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.5 - Sensitive Data Retention
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.5 - Sensitive Data Retention
[34] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3230.2 CAT II
[35] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3230.2 CAT II
[36] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3230.2 CAT II
[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3230.2 CAT II
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3230.2 CAT II
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3230.2 CAT II
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3230.2 CAT II
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[58] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.dotnet.privacy_violation_heap_inspection.master
Abstract
Storing sensitive data in a String object makes it impossible to reliably purge the data from memory.
Explanation
Sensitive data (such as passwords, social security numbers, credit card numbers, and so on) stored in memory can be leaked if memory is not cleared after use. Often, Strings are used to store sensitive data, however, becauseString objects are immutable, only the JVM garbage collector can remove the value of a String from memory can only be done by the JVM garbage collector. The garbage collector is not required to run unless the JVM is low on memory, so there is no guarantee as to when garbage collection will take place. In the event of an application crash, a memory dump of the application might reveal sensitive data.

Example 1: The following code converts a password from a character array to a String.

private JPasswordField pf;
...
final char[] password = pf.getPassword();
...
String passwordAsString = new String(password);
References
[1] L. Gong, G. Ellison, and M. Dageforde Inside Java 2 Platform Security: Architecture, API Design, and Implementation, 2nd ed. Addison-Wesley
[2] M. S. Ware Writing secure Java code: taxonomy of heuristics and an evaluation of static analysis tools
[3] CONFIDENTIAL-3: Consider purging highly sensitive from memory after use Oracle
[4] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 226
[5] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[6] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[7] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[8] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[9] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-001090, CCI-001199
[10] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 IA
[11] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[12] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), SC-4 Information in Shared Resources (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1)
[13] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, SC-4 Information in Shared System Resources, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest
[14] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3)
[15] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M4 Unintended Data Leakage
[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-STORAGE-2
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A8 Insecure Storage
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A8 Insecure Cryptographic Storage
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2010 A7 Insecure Cryptographic Storage
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[22] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[23] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[24] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.4, Requirement 6.5.8, Requirement 8.4
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.4, Requirement 6.3.1.3, Requirement 6.5.8, Requirement 8.4
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.4, Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 8.4
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.4, Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 8.2.1
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.4, Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 8.2.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.4, Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 8.2.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.4, Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 8.2.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 6.2.4, Requirement 8.3.1
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 6.2.4, Requirement 8.3.1
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.5 - Sensitive Data Retention
[34] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.5 - Sensitive Data Retention
[35] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.5 - Sensitive Data Retention
[36] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3230.2 CAT II
[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3230.2 CAT II
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3230.2 CAT II
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3230.2 CAT II
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3230.2 CAT II
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3230.2 CAT II
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3230.2 CAT II
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[58] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[59] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[60] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.java.privacy_violation_heap_inspection
Abstract
Storing sensitive data in a String object makes it impossible to reliably purge the data from memory.
Explanation
Sensitive data (such as passwords, social security numbers, credit card numbers, etc.) stored in memory can be leaked if memory is not cleared after use. Often, Strings are used to store sensitive data, however, since String objects are immutable, assigning a new value to them will create a new String and assign its reference to the one being assigned. The original value will be kept in memory until ARC (Automatic Reference Counting) deallocates the object and releases its memory. Swift makes no guarantee about the lifetime of an object until the end of the closest surrounding scope. If an attacker dumps the contents of memory before the object is deallocated, the contents can be read.

Example 1: The following code stores a password in memory by using a String.

let password = passwordTextField.text!
// use the password
References
[1] Apple Security Development Checklists
[2] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 226
[3] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [4] CWE ID 200
[4] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [7] CWE ID 200
[5] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [20] CWE ID 200
[6] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [17] CWE ID 200
[7] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-001090, CCI-001199
[8] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 IA
[9] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[10] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), SC-4 Information in Shared Resources (P1), SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest (P1)
[11] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, SC-4 Information in Shared System Resources, SC-28 Protection of Information at Rest
[12] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 8.3.6 Sensitive Private Data (L2 L3), 8.3.4 Sensitive Private Data (L1 L2 L3)
[13] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M4 Unintended Data Leakage
[14] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[15] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-STORAGE-2
[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A8 Insecure Storage
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A8 Insecure Cryptographic Storage
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2010 A7 Insecure Cryptographic Storage
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[22] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.4, Requirement 6.5.8, Requirement 8.4
[23] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.4, Requirement 6.3.1.3, Requirement 6.5.8, Requirement 8.4
[24] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.4, Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 8.4
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.4, Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 8.2.1
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.4, Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 8.2.1
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.4, Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 8.2.1
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.4, Requirement 6.5.3, Requirement 8.2.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 6.2.4, Requirement 8.3.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.3.2, Requirement 3.3.3, Requirement 3.5.1, Requirement 6.2.4, Requirement 8.3.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 3.5 - Sensitive Data Retention
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 3.5 - Sensitive Data Retention
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 3.5 - Sensitive Data Retention
[34] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3230.2 CAT II
[35] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3230.2 CAT II
[36] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3230.2 CAT II
[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3230.2 CAT II
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3230.2 CAT II
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3230.2 CAT II
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3230.2 CAT II
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-002330 CAT II, APSC-DV-002380 CAT II
[57] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[58] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.swift.privacy_violation_heap_inspection
Abstract
Some APIs that gather sensitive information can mishandle it by echoing it back to the user as they type it at the input prompt.
Explanation
Some APIs that gather sensitive information can mishandle it by echoing it back to the user.

Example 1: The following code demonstrates a model in ASP.NET that has a password property, but does not specify the DataType as a password, meaning that by default it will be shown when displayed:


public class User
{
[Required]
public int ID { get; set; }

public string Title { get; set; }

[DataType(DataType.Date)]
[DisplayFormat(DataFormatString = "{0:yyyy-MM-dd}", ApplyFormatInEditMode = true)]
public DateTime DateOfEmployment { get; set; }

[DataType(DataType.Currency)]
public decimal Salary { get; set; }

[Required]
public string Username { get; set; }

[Required]
public string Password { get; set; }

...
}


Since the property Password in Example 1 did not specify the attribute [DataType(DataType.Password)], it will not be hidden by default when displayed in the UI.
References
[1] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 549
[2] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [13] CWE ID 287
[3] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [14] CWE ID 287, [18] CWE ID 522
[4] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [14] CWE ID 287, [21] CWE ID 522
[5] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2022 [14] CWE ID 287
[6] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2023 [13] CWE ID 287
[7] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [14] CWE ID 287
[8] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000206
[9] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[10] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), IA-6 Authenticator Feedback (P2)
[11] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, IA-6 Authentication Feedback
[12] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3)
[13] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M4 Unintended Data Leakage
[14] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[15] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-3, MASVS-STORAGE-2
[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[20] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.3
[21] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.3
[22] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.3
[23] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.3
[24] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.3
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.3
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.3
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.4.1
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.4.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective A.2.2 - Cardholder Data Protection
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective A.2.2 - Cardholder Data Protection
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective A.2.2 - Cardholder Data Protection
[32] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3310 CAT I
[33] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3310 CAT I
[34] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3310 CAT I
[35] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3310 CAT I
[36] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3310 CAT I
[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3310 CAT I
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3310 CAT I
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[55] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[56] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.structural.dotnet.privacy_violation_shoulder_surfing
Abstract
Some APIs that gather sensitive information can mishandle it by echoing it back to the user as they type it at the input prompt.
Explanation
Some APIs that gather sensitive information can mishandle it by echoing it back to the user.

Example 1: The following code demonstrates the TextField widget does not obscure a user's password as they type it at the input prompt:


class SelectionContainerDisabledExampleApp extends StatelessWidget {
const SelectionContainerDisabledExampleApp({super.key});

@override
Widget build(BuildContext context) {
return MaterialApp(
home: Scaffold(
body: Center(
child: Column(
children: <Widget>[
TextField(
decoration: InputDecoration(
hintText: "Please enter your password",
),
),
],
),
),
),
);
}
}


Because TextField widget in Example 1 was not instantiated with obscureText property, set to true, the password is not obscured when the user types it at the "Please enter your password: " prompt.
References
[1] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 549
[2] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [13] CWE ID 287
[3] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [14] CWE ID 287, [18] CWE ID 522
[4] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [14] CWE ID 287, [21] CWE ID 522
[5] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2022 [14] CWE ID 287
[6] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2023 [13] CWE ID 287
[7] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [14] CWE ID 287
[8] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000206
[9] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[10] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), IA-6 Authenticator Feedback (P2)
[11] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, IA-6 Authentication Feedback
[12] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3)
[13] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M4 Unintended Data Leakage
[14] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[15] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-3, MASVS-STORAGE-2
[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[20] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.3
[21] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.3
[22] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.3
[23] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.3
[24] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.3
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.3
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.3
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.4.1
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.4.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective A.2.2 - Cardholder Data Protection
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective A.2.2 - Cardholder Data Protection
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective A.2.2 - Cardholder Data Protection
[32] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3310 CAT I
[33] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3310 CAT I
[34] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3310 CAT I
[35] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3310 CAT I
[36] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3310 CAT I
[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3310 CAT I
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3310 CAT I
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[55] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[56] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.dart.privacy_violation_shoulder_surfing
Abstract
Some APIs that gather sensitive information can mishandle it by echoing it back to the user as they type it at the input prompt.
Explanation
Some APIs that gather sensitive information can mishandle it by echoing it back to the user.

Example 1: The following code demonstrates the instantiation of a password callback object that does not obscure a user's password as they type it at the input prompt:

PasswordCallback pc = new PasswordCallback("Please enter your password: ", true);


Because pc in Example 1 was instantiated with its second parameter, onEcho, set to true, the password is not obscured when the user types it at the "Please enter your password: " prompt.
References
[1] FUNDAMENTALS-4: Establish trust boundaries Oracle
[2] CONFIDENTIAL-2: Do not log highly sensitive information Oracle
[3] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 549
[4] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [13] CWE ID 287
[5] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [14] CWE ID 287, [18] CWE ID 522
[6] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [14] CWE ID 287, [21] CWE ID 522
[7] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2022 [14] CWE ID 287
[8] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2023 [13] CWE ID 287
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [14] CWE ID 287
[10] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000206
[11] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[12] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), IA-6 Authenticator Feedback (P2)
[13] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, IA-6 Authentication Feedback
[14] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3)
[15] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M4 Unintended Data Leakage
[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-3, MASVS-STORAGE-2
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[22] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.3
[23] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.3
[24] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.3
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.3
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.3
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.3
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.3
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.4.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.4.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective A.2.2 - Cardholder Data Protection
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective A.2.2 - Cardholder Data Protection
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective A.2.2 - Cardholder Data Protection
[34] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3310 CAT I
[35] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3310 CAT I
[36] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3310 CAT I
[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3310 CAT I
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3310 CAT I
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3310 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3310 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[57] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[58] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.dataflow.java.privacy_violation_shoulder_surfing
Abstract
The identified method writes sensitive data to the screen without properly masking it first.
Explanation
The identified function gathers sensitive data without disabling the option to echo it back to user at the input prompt.

Example 1: The following code demonstrates the instantiation of a password field object that does not obscure a user's password as they type it into the text field:


ViewController.h:
...

@property (nonatomic, retain) IBOutlet UITextField *passwordField;

...

ViewController.m:
...

NSString *password = _passwordField.text;

...


Since passwordField in Example 1 did not have its secureTextEntry property set to true, the password is not obscured when the user types it into the text field.
References
[1] UITextInputTraits Protocol Reference Apple
[2] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 549
[3] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [13] CWE ID 287
[4] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [14] CWE ID 287, [18] CWE ID 522
[5] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [14] CWE ID 287, [21] CWE ID 522
[6] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2022 [14] CWE ID 287
[7] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2023 [13] CWE ID 287
[8] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [14] CWE ID 287
[9] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000206
[10] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[11] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), IA-6 Authenticator Feedback (P2)
[12] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, IA-6 Authentication Feedback
[13] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3)
[14] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M4 Unintended Data Leakage
[15] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-3, MASVS-STORAGE-2
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[21] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.3
[22] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.3
[23] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.3
[24] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.3
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.3
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.3
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.3
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.4.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.4.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective A.2.2 - Cardholder Data Protection
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective A.2.2 - Cardholder Data Protection
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective A.2.2 - Cardholder Data Protection
[33] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3310 CAT I
[34] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3310 CAT I
[35] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3310 CAT I
[36] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3310 CAT I
[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3310 CAT I
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3310 CAT I
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3310 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[56] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[57] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.structural.objc.privacy_violation_shoulder_surfing
Abstract
Some APIs that gather sensitive information can mishandle it by echoing it back to the user as they type it at the input prompt.
Explanation
The identified function gathers sensitive data without disabling the option to echo it back to user at the input prompt.

Example 1: The following code demonstrates the instantiation of a password field object that does not obscure a user's password as they type it into the text field:


...
@IBOutlet weak var passwordField: UITextField!
...
let password = passwordField.text
...


Since passwordField in Example 1 did not have its secureTextEntry property set to true, the password is not obscured when the user types it into the text field.
References
[1] UITextInputTraits Protocol Reference Apple
[2] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 549
[3] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [13] CWE ID 287
[4] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [14] CWE ID 287, [18] CWE ID 522
[5] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [14] CWE ID 287, [21] CWE ID 522
[6] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2022 [14] CWE ID 287
[7] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2023 [13] CWE ID 287
[8] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [14] CWE ID 287
[9] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000206
[10] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[11] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), IA-6 Authenticator Feedback (P2)
[12] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, IA-6 Authentication Feedback
[13] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3)
[14] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M4 Unintended Data Leakage
[15] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-3, MASVS-STORAGE-2
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[21] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.3
[22] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.3
[23] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.3
[24] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.3
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.3
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.3
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.3
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.4.1
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.4.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective A.2.2 - Cardholder Data Protection
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective A.2.2 - Cardholder Data Protection
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective A.2.2 - Cardholder Data Protection
[33] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3310 CAT I
[34] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3310 CAT I
[35] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3310 CAT I
[36] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3310 CAT I
[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3310 CAT I
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3310 CAT I
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3310 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[56] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[57] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.structural.swift.privacy_violation_shoulder_surfing
Abstract
A viewed password endangers system security.
Explanation
A password need not be viewable to its owner, and must not be viewable to others. If a password is displayed in plain text, anyone in the vicinity could see and use it to compromise the system. In computer security, shoulder surfing refers to using direct observation techniques, such as looking over someone's shoulder, to get information. Shoulder surfing is particularly effective in crowded, public environments. This threat particularly applies to mobile devices, which are generally intended for use in all environments, both private and public.
References
[1] input type="password"
[2] W3C W3 HTML Specifications
[3] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 549
[4] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2019 [13] CWE ID 287
[5] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2020 [14] CWE ID 287, [18] CWE ID 522
[6] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2021 [14] CWE ID 287, [21] CWE ID 522
[7] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2022 [14] CWE ID 287
[8] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2023 [13] CWE ID 287
[9] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [14] CWE ID 287
[10] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000206
[11] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Violation
[12] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement (P1), IA-6 Authenticator Feedback (P2)
[13] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-4 Information Flow Enforcement, IA-6 Authentication Feedback
[14] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 2.7.1 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.2 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.7.3 Out of Band Verifier Requirements (L1 L2 L3), 2.8.4 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.8.5 Single or Multi Factor One Time Verifier Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.2 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 2.10.3 Service Authentication Requirements (L2 L3), 3.7.1 Defenses Against Session Management Exploits (L1 L2 L3), 9.2.3 Server Communications Security Requirements (L2 L3)
[15] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M4 Unintended Data Leakage
[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M6 Inadequate Privacy Controls
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-PLATFORM-3, MASVS-STORAGE-2
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2007 A6 Information Leakage and Improper Error Handling
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A6 Sensitive Data Exposure
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A3 Sensitive Data Exposure
[21] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A02 Cryptographic Failures
[22] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.1 Requirement 3.3
[23] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 1.2 Requirement 3.3
[24] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 2.0 Requirement 3.3
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 3.3
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 3.3
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 3.3
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 3.3
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 3.4.1
[30] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 3.4.1
[31] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective A.2.2 - Cardholder Data Protection
[32] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective A.2.2 - Cardholder Data Protection
[33] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective A.2.2 - Cardholder Data Protection
[34] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3310 CAT I
[35] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3310 CAT I
[36] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3310 CAT I
[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3310 CAT I
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3310 CAT I
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3310 CAT I
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3310 CAT I
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[55] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[56] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-001850 CAT I
[57] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Information Leakage (WASC-13)
[58] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Information Leakage
desc.content.html.privacy_violation_shoulder_surfing
Abstract
Unchecked arguments to methods that control permissions or access control lists can allow attackers to access sensitive data.
Explanation
Attackers may exploit vulnerabilities in unchecked permissions in the following way:

1. Data enters the application from an untrusted source.

2. The data is used to represent the user or group identifier, list of permissions, or the resource to which the permission is applied, without undergoing any prior sanity checks. The application then uses this non-sanitized data to edit permission settings.
References
[1] MSC03-J. Never hard code sensitive information CERT
[2] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 266
[3] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2023 [22] CWE ID 269
[4] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [15] CWE ID 269
[5] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000213, CCI-002165
[6] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 AC
[7] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Access Violation
[8] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-3 Access Enforcement (P1)
[9] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-3 Access Enforcement
[10] Standards Mapping - OWASP API 2023 API1 Broken Object Level Authorization
[11] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M5 Poor Authorization and Authentication
[12] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M3 Insecure Authentication/Authorization
[13] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-AUTH-1
[14] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A2 Broken Access Control
[15] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2010 A6 Security Misconfiguration
[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A5 Security Misconfiguration
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A6 Security Misconfiguration
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A05 Security Misconfiguration
[19] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.8
[20] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.8
[21] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.8
[22] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.8
[23] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4
[24] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 6.2.4
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 5.4 - Authentication and Access Control
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 5.4 - Authentication and Access Control
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 5.4 - Authentication and Access Control, Control Objective C.2.3 - Web Software Access Controls
[28] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2009 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 285
[29] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 285
[30] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3500 CAT II
[31] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3500 CAT II
[32] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3500 CAT II
[33] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3500 CAT II
[34] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3500 CAT II
[35] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3500 CAT II
[36] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3500 CAT II
[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000460 CAT I, APSC-DV-000470 CAT II
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000460 CAT I, APSC-DV-000470 CAT II
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000460 CAT I, APSC-DV-000470 CAT II
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000460 CAT I, APSC-DV-000470 CAT II
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000460 CAT I, APSC-DV-000470 CAT II
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000460 CAT I, APSC-DV-000470 CAT II
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000460 CAT I, APSC-DV-000470 CAT II
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000460 CAT I, APSC-DV-000470 CAT II
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000460 CAT I, APSC-DV-000470 CAT II
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000460 CAT I, APSC-DV-000470 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000460 CAT I, APSC-DV-000470 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000460 CAT I, APSC-DV-000470 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000460 CAT I, APSC-DV-000470 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000460 CAT I, APSC-DV-000470 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000460 CAT I, APSC-DV-000470 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000460 CAT I, APSC-DV-000470 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Insufficient Authorization (WASC-02)
[54] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Insufficient Authorization
desc.dataflow.java.privilege_management_amazon_web_services_unchecked_permissions
Abstract
The application declares the use of a permission that controls access to user physical activity recognition.
Explanation
This permission has a "dangerous" protection level. Permissions designated as dangerous imply an increased risk to user data privacy or device operation. In this case, access to physical activity information can pose a danger to user privacy and personal safety. Applications that require access to user physical activity information must manage it with the utmost caution.

Example 1: The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION permission, which enables an application to recognize the user's physical activity.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION"/> 
References
[1] Security guidelines - Permissions
[2] User Data
[3] Permissions and APIs that Access Sensitive Information
[4] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 250
[5] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2023 [22] CWE ID 269
[6] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [15] CWE ID 269
[7] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000381, CCI-002233, CCI-002235
[8] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 AC
[9] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Access Violation
[10] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-6 Least Privilege (P1), CM-7 Least Functionality (P1)
[11] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-6 Least Privilege, CM-7 Least Functionality
[12] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 10.2.2 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3)
[13] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M5 Poor Authorization and Authentication
[14] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M8 Security Misconfiguration
[15] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-AUTH-1
[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A2 Broken Access Control
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2010 A6 Security Misconfiguration
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A5 Security Misconfiguration
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A6 Security Misconfiguration
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A05 Security Misconfiguration
[21] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.6
[22] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[23] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.6
[24] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 6.2.4
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[30] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2009 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 285
[31] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 285
[32] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3500 CAT II
[33] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3500 CAT II
[34] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3500 CAT II
[35] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3500 CAT II
[36] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3500 CAT II
[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3500 CAT II
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3500 CAT II
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Insufficient Authorization (WASC-02)
[56] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Insufficient Authorization
desc.config.java.privilege_management_android_activity_recognition
Abstract
The application declares the use of a permission that controls access to the user's calendar data.
Explanation
This permission has a "dangerous" protection level. Permissions designated as dangerous imply an increased risk to user data privacy or device operation. In this case, access to the user's calendar can pose a danger to user privacy and personal safety. Applications must treat calendar data as sensitive and manage it with the utmost caution to maintain privacy.

Example 1: The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the READ_CALENDAR permission, which enables an application to read the user's calendar data.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_CALENDAR"/> 
Example 2: The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the WRITE_CALENDAR permission, which enables an application to write to the user's calendar data.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR"/> 
References
[1] Security guidelines - Permissions
[2] User Data
[3] Permissions and APIs that Access Sensitive Information
[4] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 250
[5] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2023 [22] CWE ID 269
[6] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [15] CWE ID 269
[7] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000381, CCI-002233, CCI-002235
[8] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 AC
[9] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Access Violation
[10] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-6 Least Privilege (P1), CM-7 Least Functionality (P1)
[11] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-6 Least Privilege, CM-7 Least Functionality
[12] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 10.2.2 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3)
[13] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M5 Poor Authorization and Authentication
[14] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M8 Security Misconfiguration
[15] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-AUTH-1
[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A2 Broken Access Control
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2010 A6 Security Misconfiguration
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A5 Security Misconfiguration
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A6 Security Misconfiguration
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A05 Security Misconfiguration
[21] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.6
[22] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[23] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.6
[24] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 6.2.4
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[30] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2009 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 285
[31] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 285
[32] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3500 CAT II
[33] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3500 CAT II
[34] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3500 CAT II
[35] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3500 CAT II
[36] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3500 CAT II
[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3500 CAT II
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3500 CAT II
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Insufficient Authorization (WASC-02)
[56] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Insufficient Authorization
desc.config.java.privilege_management_android_calendar
Abstract
The application declares the use of a permission that controls access to the user's call log.
Explanation
This permission has a "dangerous" protection level. Permissions designated as dangerous imply an increased risk to user data privacy or device operation. In this case, access to the call log can pose a danger to user privacy and personal safety. Applications that require access to the call log must manage it with the utmost caution.

Example 1: The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the READ_CALL_LOG permission, which enables an application to read the user's call log.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG"/> 
Example 2: The <uses-permission .../> element of AndroidManifest.xml declares usage of the WRITE_CALL_LOG permission, which enables an application to write to the user's call log.

 <uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_CALL_LOG"/> 
References
[1] Security guidelines - Permissions
[2] User Data
[3] Permissions and APIs that Access Sensitive Information
[4] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration CWE ID 250
[5] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2023 [22] CWE ID 269
[6] Standards Mapping - Common Weakness Enumeration Top 25 2024 [15] CWE ID 269
[7] Standards Mapping - DISA Control Correlation Identifier Version 2 CCI-000381, CCI-002233, CCI-002235
[8] Standards Mapping - FIPS200 AC
[9] Standards Mapping - General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Access Violation
[10] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4 AC-6 Least Privilege (P1), CM-7 Least Functionality (P1)
[11] Standards Mapping - NIST Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5 AC-6 Least Privilege, CM-7 Least Functionality
[12] Standards Mapping - OWASP Application Security Verification Standard 4.0 10.2.2 Malicious Code Search (L2 L3)
[13] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2014 M5 Poor Authorization and Authentication
[14] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile 2024 M8 Security Misconfiguration
[15] Standards Mapping - OWASP Mobile Application Security Verification Standard 2.0 MASVS-AUTH-1
[16] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2004 A2 Broken Access Control
[17] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2010 A6 Security Misconfiguration
[18] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2013 A5 Security Misconfiguration
[19] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2017 A6 Security Misconfiguration
[20] Standards Mapping - OWASP Top 10 2021 A05 Security Misconfiguration
[21] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.0 Requirement 6.5.6
[22] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[23] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2 Requirement 6.5.6
[24] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 3.2.1 Requirement 6.5.6
[25] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0 Requirement 6.2.4
[26] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Version 4.0.1 Requirement 6.2.4
[27] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.0 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[28] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.1 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[29] Standards Mapping - Payment Card Industry Software Security Framework 1.2 Control Objective 4.2 - Critical Asset Protection
[30] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2009 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 285
[31] Standards Mapping - SANS Top 25 2010 Porous Defenses - CWE ID 285
[32] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.1 APP3500 CAT II
[33] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.4 APP3500 CAT II
[34] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.5 APP3500 CAT II
[35] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.6 APP3500 CAT II
[36] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.7 APP3500 CAT II
[37] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.9 APP3500 CAT II
[38] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 3.10 APP3500 CAT II
[39] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.2 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[40] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.3 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[41] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.4 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[42] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.5 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[43] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.6 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[44] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.7 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[45] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.8 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[46] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.9 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[47] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.10 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[48] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.11 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[49] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 4.1 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[50] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.1 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[51] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.2 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[52] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 5.3 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[53] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.1 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[54] Standards Mapping - Security Technical Implementation Guide Version 6.2 APSC-DV-000500 CAT II, APSC-DV-000510 CAT I, APSC-DV-001500 CAT II
[55] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium Version 2.00 Insufficient Authorization (WASC-02)
[56] Standards Mapping - Web Application Security Consortium 24 + 2 Insufficient Authorization
desc.config.java.privilege_management_android_call_log