CWE-1048—Invokable Control Element with Large Number of Outward Calls

Weakness Name

Invokable Control Element with Large Number of Outward Calls

Description

The code contains callable control elements that contain an excessively large number of references to other application objects external to the context of the callable, i.e. a Fan-Out value that is excessively large.

While the interpretation of "excessively large Fan-Out value" may vary for each product or developer, CISQ recommends a default of 5 referenced objects.

Common Consequences

Scope:

Other

Impact:

Reduce Maintainability, Increase Analytical Complexity

Notes:

This issue makes it more difficult to maintain the product, which indirectly affects security by making it more difficult or time-consuming to find and/or fix vulnerabilities. It also might make it easier to introduce vulnerabilities.

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-710Improper Adherence to Coding Standards