CWE-424—Improper Protection of Alternate Path

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

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-424
Abstraction:: Class
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Draft
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Improper Protection of Alternate Path

Description

The product does not sufficiently protect all possible paths that a user can take to access restricted functionality or resources.

Common Consequences

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

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