CWE-1078: Inappropriate Source Code Style or Formatting
Learn about CWE-1078 (Inappropriate Source Code Style or Formatting), its security impact, exploitation methods, and prevention guidelines.
What is Inappropriate Source Code Style or Formatting?
• Overview: Inappropriate Source Code Style or Formatting (CWE-1078) refers to code that does not adhere to predefined guidelines for style and formatting, such as indentation, spacing, and comments. This can lead to code that is difficult to read, understand, and maintain.
• Exploitation Methods:
- Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by introducing subtle bugs and backdoors that are difficult to detect due to inconsistent code formatting.
- Common attack patterns include hiding malicious code within poorly formatted blocks or using confusing indentation to disguise harmful logic.
• Security Impact:
- Direct consequences include increased likelihood of introducing errors, making code reviews less effective, and reducing code quality.
- Potential cascading effects include increased maintenance costs and extended time to identify and fix security vulnerabilities.
- Business impact involves potential delays in development cycles, increased risk of security breaches, and reduced software reliability.
• Prevention Guidelines:
- Specific code-level fixes include using consistent indentation, spacing, and comment styles as per coding standards.
- Security best practices involve adopting and enforcing a uniform code style guide for all developers.
- Recommended tools and frameworks include using linters and automated formatting tools like Prettier, ESLint, or clang-format to ensure consistent code style.
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Technical Details
Likelihood of Exploit: Not specified
Affected Languages: Not specified
Affected Technologies: Not specified