CWE-673β€”External Influence of Sphere Definition

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released 2008-04-11 Β· last modified 2025-12-11

Metadata

CWE ID:
CWE-673
Abstraction:
Class
Structure:
Simple
Status:
Draft
Release Date:
2008-04-11
Latest Modification Date:
2025-12-11

Weakness Name

External Influence of Sphere Definition

Description

The product does not prevent the definition of control spheres from external actors.

Typically, a product defines its control sphere within the code itself, or through configuration by the product's administrator. In some cases, an external party can change the definition of the control sphere. This is typically a resultant weakness.

Common Consequences

Scope:
Other
Impact:
Other

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