CWE-433: Unparsed Raw Web Content Delivery
The product stores raw content or supporting code under the web document root with an extension that is not specifically handled by the server.
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Overview
If code is stored in a file with an extension such as ".inc" or ".pl", and the web server does not have a handler for that extension, then the server will likely send the contents of the file directly to the requester without the pre-processing that was expected. When that file contains sensitive information such as database credentials, this may allow the attacker to compromise the application or associated components.
Real-world CVEs
1 recorded CVEs are caused by CWE-433 (Unparsed Raw Web Content Delivery). The highest-severity and most recent are shown first. 1 new CWE-433 CVE has been recorded so far in 2026.
Common consequences
What can happen when CWE-433 is exploited.
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Affects: Confidentiality
How it happens
When it is introduced
Typically introduced during these phases of the software lifecycle.