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CWE-1067: Excessive Execution of Sequential Searches of Data Resource

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The product contains a data query against an SQL table or view that is configured in a way that does not utilize an index and may cause sequential searches to be performed.

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Extended Description

This issue can make the product perform more slowly. If the relevant code is reachable by an attacker, then this performance problem might introduce a vulnerability.

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What is CWE-1067: Excessive Execution of Sequential Searches of Data Resource?+

CWE-1067: Excessive Execution of Sequential Searches of Data Resource is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. The product contains a data query against an SQL table or view that is configured in a way that does not utilize an index and may cause sequential searches to be performed. This issue can make the product perform more slowly. If the relevant code is reachable by an attacker, then this performance problem might introduce a vulnerability.

What are the security consequences of Excessive Execution of Sequential Searches of Data Resource?+

If exploited, CWE-1067 (Excessive Execution of Sequential Searches of Data Resource) it can compromise Other, leading to outcomes such as Reduce Performance.

What is the difference between a CWE and a CVE?+

A CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) like CWE-1067 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.

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