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V-274615

Application Programming Interface (API) Security Requirements Guide

CAT II

Title

The API must not disclose sensitive data in error messages.

Description

<VulnDiscussion>Any application providing too much information in error messages risks compromising the data and security of the application and system. The structure and content of error messages must be carefully considered by the organization and development team. The extent to which information systems are able to identify and handle error conditions is guided by organizational policy and operational requirements. Information that could be exploited by adversaries includes, for example, er...

Fix Text (Documentation Requirement)

Build or configure the API to not send error messages containing system information or sensitive data to users. Use generic error messages.

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