CWE-419—Unprotected Primary Channel

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released 2006-07-19 · last modified 2025-12-11

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-419
Abstraction:: Base
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Draft
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Unprotected Primary Channel

Description

The product uses a primary channel for administration or restricted functionality, but it does not properly protect the channel.

Common Consequences

Scope:: Access Control
Impact:: Gain Privileges or Assume Identity, Bypass Protection Mechanism

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