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CWE-1052 - Excessive Use of Hard-Coded Literals in Initialization

CWE-1052

  • Abstraction:
  • Base
  • Structure:
  • Simple
  • Status:
  • Incomplete
Weakness Name

Excessive Use of Hard-Coded Literals in Initialization

Description

The product initializes a data element using a hard-coded literal that is not a simple integer or static constant element.

This issue makes it more difficult to modify or 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.

Common Consequences

Scope: Other

Impact: Reduce Maintainability

Related Weaknesses
  • Release Date:
  • 2019-01-03
  • Latest Modification Date:
  • 2023-10-26

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