rspec/rules/S1525/javascript/rule.adoc

== Why is this an issue?

The debugger statement can be placed anywhere in procedures to suspend execution. Using the debugger statement is similar to setting a breakpoint in the code. By definition such statement must absolutely be removed from the source code to prevent any unexpected behavior or added vulnerability to attacks in production.


=== Noncompliant code example

[source,javascript]
----
for (i = 1; i<5; i++) {
  // Print i to the Output window.
  Debug.write("loop index is " + i);
  // Wait for user to resume.
  debugger;
}
----


=== Compliant solution

[source,javascript]
----
for (i = 1; i<5; i++) {
  // Print i to the Output window.
  Debug.write("loop index is " + i);
}
----


== Resources

* OWASP - https://owasp.org/www-project-top-ten/2017/A3_2017-Sensitive_Data_Exposure[Top 10 2017 Category A3 - Sensitive Data Exposure]
* CWE - https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/489[CWE-489 - Active Debug Code]

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== Implementation Specification
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=== Message

Remove this debugger statement.


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