CWE-1080 - Source Code File with Excessive Number of Lines of Code
- Abstraction:Base
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Incomplete
- Release Date:2019-01-03
- Latest Modification Date:2024-02-29
Weakness Name
Source Code File with Excessive Number of Lines of Code
Description
A source code file has too many lines of code.
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. While the interpretation of "too many lines of code" may vary for each product or developer, CISQ recommends a default threshold value of 1000.
Common Consequences
Scope: Other
Impact: Reduce Maintainability