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CWE-510 - Trapdoor

  • Abstraction:Base
  • Structure:Simple
  • Status:Incomplete
  • Release Date:2006-07-19
  • Latest Modification Date:2024-07-16

Weakness Name

Trapdoor

Description

A trapdoor is a hidden piece of code that responds to a special input, allowing its user access to resources without passing through the normal security enforcement mechanism.

Common Consequences

Scope: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, Access Control

Impact: Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands, Bypass Protection Mechanism

Related Weaknesses

CWE-506Embedded Malicious Code