CWE-1064 - Invokable Control Element with Signature Containing an Excessive Number of Parameters
- Abstraction:Base
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Incomplete
- Release Date:2019-01-03
- Latest Modification Date:2024-02-29
Weakness Name
Invokable Control Element with Signature Containing an Excessive Number of Parameters
Description
The product contains a function, subroutine, or method whose signature has an unnecessarily large number of parameters/arguments.
This issue makes it more difficult to understand and/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. While the interpretation of "large number of parameters." may vary for each product or developer, CISQ recommends a default maximum of 7 parameters/arguments.
Common Consequences
Scope: Other
Impact: Reduce Maintainability
