CWE-627 - Dynamic Variable Evaluation
CWE-627
- Abstraction:
- Variant
- Structure:
- Simple
- Status:
- Incomplete
- Weakness Name
Dynamic Variable Evaluation
- Description
In a language where the user can influence the name of a variable at runtime, if the variable names are not controlled, an attacker can read or write to arbitrary variables, or access arbitrary functions.
The resultant vulnerabilities depend on the behavior of the application, both at the crossover point and in any control/data flow that is reachable by the related variables or functions.
- Common Consequences
Scope: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
Impact: Modify Application Data, Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Notes: An attacker could gain unauthorized access to internal program variables and execute arbitrary code.
- Related Weaknesses
- Release Date:
- 2007-05-07
- Latest Modification Date:
- 2023-06-29
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