VariantDraftCWE-453

CWE-453: Insecure Default Variable Initialization

Description

The product, by default, initializes an internal variable with an insecure or less secure value than is possible.

Abstraction: VariantA weakness tied to a specific language, technology or resource.
Likelihood of exploit: Not rated by MITRE
Status: Draft

Common consequences

Integrity
Modify Application Data
An attacker could gain access to and modify sensitive data or system information.

Potential 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.

Related weaknesses

Parent weaknesses

CWE-1188Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default

CAPEC attack patterns that exploit it

CWE 4.20 links no CAPEC attack pattern to this weakness.

Potential 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.