CWE-477 - Use of Obsolete Function
CWE-477
- Abstraction:
- Base
- Structure:
- Simple
- Status:
- Draft
- Weakness Name
Use of Obsolete Function
- Description
The code uses deprecated or obsolete functions, which suggests that the code has not been actively reviewed or maintained.
As programming languages evolve, functions occasionally become obsolete due to: Functions that are removed are usually replaced by newer counterparts that perform the same task in some different and hopefully improved way.
- Common Consequences
Scope: Other
Impact: Quality Degradation
- Related Weaknesses
- Release Date:
- 2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:
- 2023-06-29
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