CWE-496 - Public Data Assigned to Private Array-Typed Field
- Abstraction:Variant
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Incomplete
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29
Weakness Name
Public Data Assigned to Private Array-Typed Field
Description
Assigning public data to a private array is equivalent to giving public access to the array.
Common Consequences
Scope: Integrity
Impact: Modify Application Data
Notes: The contents of the array can be modified from outside the intended scope.
