CWE-510 - Trapdoor
- Abstraction:Base
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Incomplete
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2024-07-16
Weakness Name
Trapdoor
Description
A trapdoor is a hidden piece of code that responds to a special input, allowing its user access to resources without passing through the normal security enforcement mechanism.
Common Consequences
Scope: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, Access Control
Impact: Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands, Bypass Protection Mechanism