CWE-1084 - Invokable Control Element with Excessive File or Data Access Operations
- Abstraction:Base
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Incomplete
- Release Date:2019-01-03
- Latest Modification Date:2025-12-11
Weakness Name
Invokable Control Element with Excessive File or Data Access Operations
Description
A function or method contains too many operations that utilize a data manager or file resource.
While the interpretation of "too many operations" may vary for each product or developer, CISQ recommends a default maximum of 7 operations for the same data manager or file.
Common Consequences
Scope: Other
Impact: Reduce Maintainability
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.