CWE-506—Embedded Malicious Code

Weakness Name

Embedded Malicious Code

Description

The product contains code that appears to be malicious in nature.

Malicious flaws have acquired colorful names, including Trojan horse, trapdoor, timebomb, and logic-bomb. A developer might insert malicious code with the intent to subvert the security of a product or its host system at some time in the future. It generally refers to a program that performs a useful service but exploits rights of the program's user in a way the user does not intend.

Common Consequences

Scope:

Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability

Impact:

Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-912Hidden Functionality