CWE-330 Use of Insufficiently Random Values – Detailed Weakness Analysis

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CAPEC Patterns referencing CWE-330

Below is a list of CAPEC attack patterns associated with this CWE-330. Click on each CAPEC to learn more. The right column shows the related weaknesses (including this one).

CAPEC

Related Weaknesses

Brute Force

CWE-326	Inadequate Encryption Strength
CWE-330	Use of Insufficiently Random Values
CWE-521	Weak Password Requirements

Signature Spoofing by Key Recreation

CWE-330

Use of Insufficiently Random Values

Session Credential Falsification through Prediction

CWE-6	J2EE Misconfiguration: Insufficient Session-ID Length
CWE-200	Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
CWE-285	Improper Authorization
CWE-290	Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
CWE-330	Use of Insufficiently Random Values
CWE-331	Insufficient Entropy
CWE-346	Origin Validation Error
CWE-384	Session Fixation
CWE-488	Exposure of Data Element to Wrong Session
CWE-539	Use of Persistent Cookies Containing Sensitive Information
CWE-693	Protection Mechanism Failure

About CWE-330: Use of Insufficiently Random Values

CWE-330 is one of the established Common Weakness Enumerations that identifies a specific type of vulnerability in software. Detailed analysis of CWE-330 helps organizations understand the risks associated with this weakness and implement effective countermeasures.

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