CWE-486: Comparison of Classes by Name
ID
CWE-486
Abstraction
Variant
Structure
Simple
Status
Draft
The product compares classes by name, which can cause it to use the wrong class when multiple classes can have the same name.
If the decision to trust the methods and data of an object is based on the name of a class, it is possible for malicious users to send objects of the same name as trusted classes and thereby gain the trust afforded to known classes and types.
Modes of Introduction
| Phase | Note |
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| Implementation |
Applicable Platforms
| Type | Class | Name | Prevalence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Language | Java |
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