CWE-340 - Generation of Predictable Numbers or Identifiers
- Abstraction:Class
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Incomplete
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2024-07-16
Weakness Name
Generation of Predictable Numbers or Identifiers
Description
The product uses a scheme that generates numbers or identifiers that are more predictable than required.
Common Consequences
Scope: Other
Impact: Varies by Context
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