CWE-453
Insecure Default Variable Initialization
About
The product, by default, initializes an internal variable with an insecure or less secure value than is possible.
Common consequences
- Integrity → Modify Application Data
Mitigations
- System Configuration: Disable or change default settings when they can be used to abuse the system. Since those default settings are shipped with the product they are likely to be known by a potential attacker who is familiar with the product. For instance, default credentials should be changed or the associated accounts should be disabled.
CVEs with this weakness
Frequently asked questions
What is CWE-453?
The product, by default, initializes an internal variable with an insecure or less secure value than is possible. Common consequences Integrity → Modify Application Data Mitigations System Configuration: Disable or change default settings when they can be used to abuse the system.
Which platforms does CWE-453 affect?
CWE-453 has been observed on: PHP.
How many CVEs does Rainforest track for CWE-453?
Rainforest Labs currently tracks 1 published CVEs mapped to CWE-453. They are listed on this page.
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