CWE-1090: Method Containing Access of a Member Element from Another Class

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A method for a class performs an operation that directly accesses a member element from another class.

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This issue suggests poor encapsulation and makes it more difficult to understand and 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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