CWE-1108 - Excessive Reliance on Global Variables

Weakness Name

Excessive Reliance on Global Variables

Description

The code is structured in a way that relies too much on using or setting global variables throughout various points in the code, instead of preserving the associated information in a narrower, more local context.

This issue makes it more difficult to 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-1076Insufficient Adherence to Expected Conventions