CWE-419 - Unprotected Primary Channel
- Abstraction:Base
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Draft
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29
Weakness Name
Unprotected Primary Channel
Description
The product uses a primary channel for administration or restricted functionality, but it does not properly protect the channel.
Common Consequences
Scope: Access Control
Impact: Gain Privileges or Assume Identity, Bypass Protection Mechanism
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