CWE-236 - Improper Handling of Undefined Parameters
- Abstraction:Variant
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Draft
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29
Weakness Name
Improper Handling of Undefined Parameters
Description
The product does not handle or incorrectly handles when a particular parameter, field, or argument name is not defined or supported by the product.
Common Consequences
Scope: Integrity
Impact: Unexpected State
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