CWE-279 Incorrect Execution-Assigned Permissions – Detailed Weakness Analysis

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CAPEC Patterns referencing CWE-279

Below is a list of CAPEC attack patterns associated with this CWE-279. Click on each CAPEC to learn more. The right column shows the related weaknesses (including this one).

CAPEC Related Weaknesses
Web Server Logs Tampering
CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
CWE-75 Failure to Sanitize Special Elements into a Different Plane (Special Element Injection)
CWE-93 Improper Neutralization of CRLF Sequences ('CRLF Injection')
CWE-96 Improper Neutralization of Directives in Statically Saved Code ('Static Code Injection')
CWE-116 Improper Encoding or Escaping of Output
CWE-117 Improper Output Neutralization for Logs
CWE-150 Improper Neutralization of Escape, Meta, or Control Sequences
CWE-221 Information Loss or Omission
CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions
CWE-279 Incorrect Execution-Assigned Permissions

About CWE-279: Incorrect Execution-Assigned Permissions

CWE-279 is one of the established Common Weakness Enumerations that identifies a specific type of vulnerability in software. Detailed analysis of CWE-279 helps organizations understand the risks associated with this weakness and implement effective countermeasures.

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