CWE-676 - Use of Potentially Dangerous Function
CWE-676 High
- Abstraction:
- Base
- Structure:
- Simple
- Status:
- Draft
- 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.
- Related Weaknesses
- Release Date:
- 2008-04-11
- Latest Modification Date:
- 2023-06-29
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