CWE-1090 - Method Containing Access of a Member Element from Another Class

Weakness Name

Method Containing Access of a Member Element from Another Class

Description

A method for a class performs an operation that directly accesses a member element from another class.

This issue suggests poor encapsulation and 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.

Common Consequences

Related Weaknesses

CWE-1061Insufficient Encapsulation