CWE-1263 - Improper Physical Access Control
- Abstraction:Class
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Incomplete
- Release Date:2020-02-24
- Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29
Weakness Name
Improper Physical Access Control
Description
The product is designed with access restricted to certain information, but it does not sufficiently protect against an unauthorized actor with physical access to these areas.
Sections of a product intended to have restricted access may be inadvertently or intentionally rendered accessible when the implemented physical protections are insufficient. The specific requirements around how robust the design of the physical protection mechanism needs to be depends on the type of product being protected. Selecting the correct physical protection mechanism and properly enforcing it through implementation and manufacturing are critical to the overall physical security of the product.
Common Consequences
Scope: Confidentiality, Integrity, Access Control
Impact: Varies by Context
Related Weaknesses
CWE-284Improper Access Control
CWE-1191On-Chip Debug and Test Interface With Improper Access Control