CWE-1092: Use of Same Invokable Control Element in Multiple Architectural Layers
The product uses the same control element across multiple architectural layers.
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Overview
CWE-1092 (Use of Same Invokable Control Element in Multiple Architectural Layers) is a base-level software weakness catalogued by MITRE in the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE). It describes a recurring type of mistake that can lead to exploitable security vulnerabilities.
Common consequences
What can happen when CWE-1092 is exploited.
Reduce Maintainability
Affects: Other
This issue makes it more difficult to understand and maintain the product, 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.
Terminology & mappings
Mapped taxonomies
- OMG ASCMM (ASCMM-MNT-10)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about CWE-1092.
- What is CWE-1092?
- The product uses the same control element across multiple architectural layers.
- What are the consequences of CWE-1092?
- Exploiting CWE-1092 can lead to: Reduce Maintainability.
References
- MITRE CWE definition (CWE-1092) (opens in a new tab)
- CWE-1092 vulnerabilities on NVD (opens in a new tab)
- Learn: What is a CWE?
Weakness data is sourced from the MITRE CWE catalog (v4.20). CVE associations are aggregated and kept current by RadicalNotion.AI.
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