CWE-1086: Class with Excessive Number of Child Classes
A class contains an unnecessarily large number of children.
Overview
While the interpretation of "large number of children" may vary for each product or developer, CISQ recommends a default maximum of 10 child classes.
Common consequences
What can happen when CWE-1086 is exploited.
Reduce Maintainability, Increase Analytical Complexity
Affects: Other
This issue makes it more difficult to understand and maintain the software, which indirectly affects security by making it more difficult or time-consuming to find and/or fix vulnerabilities. It also might make it easier to introduce vulnerabilities.
How it happens
When it is introduced
Typically introduced during these phases of the software lifecycle.
Applies to
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