CWE-270 Privilege Context Switching Error – Detailed Weakness Analysis

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CAPEC Patterns referencing CWE-270

Below is a list of CAPEC attack patterns associated with this CWE-270. Click on each CAPEC to learn more. The right column shows the related weaknesses (including this one).

CAPEC Related Weaknesses
Using Malicious Files
CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CWE-270 Privilege Context Switching Error
CWE-272 Least Privilege Violation
CWE-282 Improper Ownership Management
CWE-285 Improper Authorization
CWE-693 Protection Mechanism Failure
CWE-732 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Hijacking a Privileged Thread of Execution
CWE-270 Privilege Context Switching Error
Leverage Executable Code in Non-Executable Files
CWE-59 Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
CWE-95 Improper Neutralization of Directives in Dynamically Evaluated Code ('Eval Injection')
CWE-96 Improper Neutralization of Directives in Statically Saved Code ('Static Code Injection')
CWE-97 Improper Neutralization of Server-Side Includes (SSI) Within a Web Page
CWE-270 Privilege Context Switching Error
CWE-272 Least Privilege Violation
CWE-282 Improper Ownership Management

About CWE-270: Privilege Context Switching Error

CWE-270 is one of the established Common Weakness Enumerations that identifies a specific type of vulnerability in software. Detailed analysis of CWE-270 helps organizations understand the risks associated with this weakness and implement effective countermeasures.

Explore related attack patterns, best practices, and expert recommendations on this page. By understanding CWE-270, you can enhance your security posture and better protect your applications against exploitation.