CWE-326 - Inadequate Encryption Strength
CWE-326
- Abstraction:
- Class
- Structure:
- Simple
- Status:
- Draft
- Weakness Name
Inadequate Encryption Strength
- Description
The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required.
A weak encryption scheme can be subjected to brute force attacks that have a reasonable chance of succeeding using current attack methods and resources.
- Common Consequences
Scope: Access Control, Confidentiality
Impact: Bypass Protection Mechanism, Read Application Data
Notes: An attacker may be able to decrypt the data using brute force attacks.
- Related Weaknesses
- Related Alerts
- Release Date:
- 2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:
- 2023-06-29
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