CWE-326—Inadequate Encryption Strength

Weakness Name

Inadequate Encryption Strength

Description

The product stores or transmits sensitive data using an encryption scheme that is theoretically sound, but is not strong enough for the level of protection required.

A weak encryption scheme can be subjected to brute force attacks that have a reasonable chance of succeeding using current attack methods and resources.

Common Consequences

Scope:

Access Control, Confidentiality

Impact:

Bypass Protection Mechanism, Read Application Data

Notes:

An attacker may be able to decrypt the data using brute force attacks.

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-693Protection Mechanism Failure

Related Alerts

• Weak Authentication MethodMedium