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CWE-706 - Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference

  • Abstraction:Class
  • Structure:Simple
  • Status:Incomplete
  • Release Date:2008-09-09
  • Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29

Weakness Name

Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference

Description

The product uses a name or reference to access a resource, but the name/reference resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere.

Common Consequences

Scope: Confidentiality, Integrity

Impact: Read Application Data, Modify Application Data

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