CWE-695β€”Use of Low-Level Functionality

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released 2008-09-09 Β· last modified 2025-12-11

Metadata

CWE ID:
CWE-695
Abstraction:
Base
Structure:
Simple
Status:
Incomplete
Release Date:
2008-09-09
Latest Modification Date:
2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Use of Low-Level Functionality

Description

The product uses low-level functionality that is explicitly prohibited by the framework or specification under which the product is supposed to operate.

The use of low-level functionality can violate the specification in unexpected ways that effectively disable built-in protection mechanisms, introduce exploitable inconsistencies, or otherwise expose the functionality to attack.

Common Consequences

Scope:
Other
Impact:
Other

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