CWE-1052: Excessive Use of Hard-Coded Literals in Initialization
The product initializes a data element using a hard-coded literal that is not a simple integer or static constant element.
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This issue makes it more difficult to modify or maintain the product, which indirectly affects security by making it more difficult or time-consuming to find and/or fix vulnerabilities. It also might make it easier to introduce vulnerabilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CWE-1052: Excessive Use of Hard-Coded Literals in Initialization?+
CWE-1052: Excessive Use of Hard-Coded Literals in Initialization is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. The product initializes a data element using a hard-coded literal that is not a simple integer or static constant element. This issue makes it more difficult to modify or maintain the product, which indirectly affects security by making it more difficult or time-consuming to find and/or fix vulnerabilities. It also might make it easier to introduce vulnerabilities.
What are the security consequences of Excessive Use of Hard-Coded Literals in Initialization?+
If exploited, CWE-1052 (Excessive Use of Hard-Coded Literals in Initialization) it can compromise Other, leading to outcomes such as Reduce Maintainability.
What is the difference between a CWE and a CVE?+
A CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) like CWE-1052 describes a category of software weakness — the underlying flaw type. A CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) identifies a specific, real-world vulnerability in a particular product. In short, a CWE is the kind of mistake, and a CVE is an instance of that mistake being found in software.