CWE-1064—Invokable Control Element with Signature Containing an Excessive Number of Parameters

Weakness Name

Invokable Control Element with Signature Containing an Excessive Number of Parameters

Description

The product contains a function, subroutine, or method whose signature has an unnecessarily large number of parameters/arguments.

While the interpretation of "large number of parameters" may vary for each product or developer, CISQ recommends a default maximum of 7 parameters/arguments.

Common Consequences

Scope:

Other

Impact:

Reduce Maintainability, Increase Analytical Complexity

Notes:

This issue makes it more difficult to understand and/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.

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-1120Excessive Code Complexity