CWE-694 - Use of Multiple Resources with Duplicate Identifier

CWE ID:

CWE-694

Abstraction:Base
Structure:Simple
Status:Incomplete

Release Date:2008-09-09
Latest Modification Date:2024-02-29

Weakness Name

Use of Multiple Resources with Duplicate Identifier

Description

The product uses multiple resources that can have the same identifier, in a context in which unique identifiers are required.

If the product assumes that each resource has a unique identifier, the product could operate on the wrong resource if attackers can cause multiple resources to be associated with the same identifier.

Common Consequences

Scope: Access Control

Impact: Bypass Protection Mechanism

Notes: If unique identifiers are assumed when protecting sensitive resources, then duplicate identifiers might allow attackers to bypass the protection.

Scope: Other

Impact: Quality Degradation