CWE-1080 - Source Code File with Excessive Number of Lines of Code

Weakness Name

Source Code File with Excessive Number of Lines of Code

Description

A source code file has too many lines of code.

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 "too many lines of code" may vary for each product or developer, CISQ recommends a default threshold value of 1000.

Common Consequences

Related Weaknesses

CWE-1120Excessive Code Complexity