CWE-435: Improper Interaction Between Multiple Correctly-Behaving Entities
Description
An interaction error occurs when two entities have correct behavior when running independently of each other, but when they are integrated as components in a larger system or process, they introduce incorrect behaviors that may cause resultant weaknesses.
When a system or process combines multiple independent components, this often produces new, emergent behaviors at the system level. However, if the interactions between these components are not fully accounted for, some of the emergent behaviors can be incorrect or even insecure.
- Abstraction
- PillarThe most abstract kind of weakness: a theme that groups classes.
- Likelihood of exploit
- Not rated by MITRE
- Status
- Draft
Common consequences
- Integrity
Unexpected State; Varies by Context
Related weaknesses
CAPEC attack patterns that exploit it
CWE 4.20 links no CAPEC attack pattern to this weakness.