CWE-1092: Use of Same Invokable Control Element in Multiple Architectural Layers
Learn about CWE-1092 (Use of Same Invokable Control Element in Multiple Architectural Layers), its security impact, exploitation methods, and prevention guidelines.
What is Use of Same Invokable Control Element in Multiple Architectural Layers?
• Overview: The vulnerability CWE-1092 occurs when the same control element, such as a button or API endpoint, is used across different layers of a software architecture. This practice complicates the understanding and maintenance of the software, indirectly affecting security by making it harder to detect and fix vulnerabilities. It can also increase the likelihood of new vulnerabilities being introduced.
• Exploitation Methods:
- Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by leveraging shared control elements that might have different security requirements or configurations across layers.
- Common attack patterns include unauthorized access and privilege escalation, where attackers manipulate control elements to gain access to sensitive functions or data.
• Security Impact:
- Direct consequences include difficulty in tracking and fixing security issues due to the complex interdependencies created by shared controls.
- Potential cascading effects include increased risk of security misconfigurations, data leakage, or system instability.
- Business impact may involve increased costs for maintenance, potential data breaches, and reputational damage.
• Prevention Guidelines:
- Specific code-level fixes include isolating control elements for each architectural layer, ensuring they are uniquely identified and managed.
- Security best practices involve establishing clear boundaries and responsibilities for each layer, and regularly reviewing architecture for shared elements.
- Recommended tools and frameworks include static analysis tools to detect shared control elements and architectural review tools to ensure proper layer separation.
Technical Details
Likelihood of Exploit: Not specified
Affected Languages: Not specified
Affected Technologies: Not specified