CWE-496—Public Data Assigned to Private Array-Typed Field

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

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-496
Abstraction:: Variant
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Incomplete
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

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.

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