CWE-1052 - Excessive Use of Hard-Coded Literals in Initialization
- Abstraction:Base
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Incomplete
- Release Date:2019-01-03
- Latest Modification Date:2023-10-26
Weakness Name
Excessive Use of Hard-Coded Literals in Initialization
Description
The product initializes a data element using a hard-coded literal that is not a simple integer or static constant element.
This issue makes it more difficult to modify or 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.
Common Consequences
Scope: Other
Impact: Reduce Maintainability
