CWE-676 - Use of Potentially Dangerous Function
- Abstraction:Base
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Draft
- Release Date:2008-04-11
- Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29
Weakness Name
Use of Potentially Dangerous Function
Description
The product invokes a potentially dangerous function that could introduce a vulnerability if it is used incorrectly, but the function can also be used safely.
Common Consequences
Scope: Other
Impact: Varies by Context, Quality Degradation, Unexpected State
Notes: If the function is used incorrectly, then it could result in security problems.
