CWE-1092: Use of Same Invokable Control Element in Multiple Architectural Layers

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The product uses the same control element across multiple architectural layers.

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Extended Description

This issue 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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What is CWE-1092: Use of Same Invokable Control Element in Multiple Architectural Layers?+

CWE-1092: Use of Same Invokable Control Element in Multiple Architectural Layers is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. The product uses the same control element across multiple architectural layers. This issue 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.

What are the security consequences of Use of Same Invokable Control Element in Multiple Architectural Layers?+

If exploited, CWE-1092 (Use of Same Invokable Control Element in Multiple Architectural Layers) 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-1092 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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