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CWE-494 - Download of Code Without Integrity Check

CWE-494 Medium

  • Abstraction:
  • Base
  • Structure:
  • Simple
  • Status:
  • Draft
Weakness Name

Download of Code Without Integrity Check

Description

The product downloads source code or an executable from a remote location and executes the code without sufficiently verifying the origin and integrity of the code.

An attacker can execute malicious code by compromising the host server, performing DNS spoofing, or modifying the code in transit.

Common Consequences

Scope: Integrity, Availability, Confidentiality, Other

Impact: Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands, Alter Execution Logic, Other

Notes: Executing untrusted code could compromise the control flow of the program. The untrusted code could execute attacker-controlled commands, read or modify sensitive resources, or prevent the software from functioning correctly for legitimate users.

Related Weaknesses
  • Release Date:
  • 2006-07-19
  • Latest Modification Date:
  • 2024-02-29

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