CWE-1115: Source Code Element without Standard Prologue

What is Source Code Element without Standard Prologue?

• Overview: Source code elements, such as files, lack a standardized prologue or header that is consistently used across the project. This makes it harder for developers to understand and maintain the code, potentially introducing or hiding vulnerabilities.

• Exploitation Methods:

• Attackers can exploit the lack of documentation to insert malicious code that goes unnoticed during reviews.
• Common attack patterns include embedding harmful logic in misunderstood or misinterpreted sections of code.

• Security Impact:

• Direct consequences include increased difficulty in identifying and fixing vulnerabilities.
• Potential cascading effects involve accidental introduction of new vulnerabilities due to misunderstanding code.
• Business impact includes higher maintenance costs and longer resolution times for security issues.

• Prevention Guidelines:

• Specific code-level fixes include adding standardized prologues to all source code elements with relevant information.
• Security best practices involve enforcing coding standards that require comprehensive documentation.
• Recommended tools and frameworks are those that integrate with code editors to ensure compliance with documentation standards, such as linting tools or IDE plugins.

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Technical Details

Likelihood of Exploit: Not specified

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Affected Technologies: Not specified