CWE-486: Comparison of Classes by Name
VariantDraftExploit Likelihood: High
The product compares classes by name, which can cause it to use the wrong class when multiple classes can have the same name.
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Extended Description
If the decision to trust the methods and data of an object is based on the name of a class, it is possible for malicious users to send objects of the same name as trusted classes and thereby gain the trust afforded to known classes and types.
Technical Details
- Structure
- Simple
Applicable To
Java