Description
The software stores sensitive information without properly limiting read or write access by unauthorized actors.
If read access is not properly restricted, then attackers can steal the sensitive information. If write access is not properly restricted, then attackers can modify and possibly delete the data, causing incorrect results and possibly a denial of service.
Modes of Introduction:
– Architecture and Design
Likelihood of Exploit:
Related Weaknesses
CWE-664
Consequences
Confidentiality: Read Application Data, Read Files or Directories
Attackers can read sensitive information by accessing the unrestricted storage mechanism.
Integrity: Modify Application Data, Modify Files or Directories
Attackers can read sensitive information by accessing the unrestricted storage mechanism.
Potential Mitigations
CVE References
