Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-541

    CWE-541: Inclusion of Sensitive Information in an Include File

    If an include file source is accessible, the file can contain usernames and passwords, as well as sensitive information pertaining to the application and system.

    Published:19 Jul 2006
    Organization:MITRE
    Modified:11 Dec 2025

    Related Weakness

    CWE-540: Inclusion of Sensitive Information in Source Code

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