CWE-506: Embedded Malicious Code

ID CWE-506
Abstraction Class
Structure Simple
Status Incomplete
Number of CVEs 49
The product contains code that appears to be malicious in nature.

Malicious flaws have acquired colorful names, including Trojan horse, trapdoor, timebomb, and logic-bomb. A developer might insert malicious code with the intent to subvert the security of a product or its host system at some time in the future. It generally refers to a program that performs a useful service but exploits rights of the program's user in a way the user does not intend.

Modes of Introduction

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Implementation
Bundling
Distribution
Installation

Relationships

View Weakness
# ID View Status # ID Name Abstraction Structure Status
CWE-1000 Research Concepts Draft CWE-912 Hidden Functionality Class Simple Incomplete

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

The Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPECâ„¢) effort provides a publicly available catalog of common attack patterns that helps users understand how adversaries exploit weaknesses in applications and other cyber-enabled capabilities.

CAPEC at Mitre.org
# ID Name Weaknesses
CAPEC-442 Infected Software CWE-506
CAPEC-448 Embed Virus into DLL CWE-506
CAPEC-636 Hiding Malicious Data or Code within Files CWE-506

CVEs Published

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CVSS Severity - By Year

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# CVE Description CVSS EPSS EPSS Trend (30 days) Affected Products Weaknesses Security Advisories Exploits PoC Pubblication Date Modification Date
# CVE Description CVSS EPSS EPSS Trend (30 days) Affected Products Weaknesses Security Advisories PoC Pubblication Date Modification Date
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