CWE-921: Storage of Sensitive Data in a Mechanism without Access Control

ID CWE-921
Abstraction Base
Structure Simple
Status Incomplete
Number of CVEs 4
The product stores sensitive information in a file system or device that does not have built-in access control.

While many modern file systems or devices utilize some form of access control in order to restrict access to data, not all storage mechanisms have this capability. For example, memory cards, floppy disks, CDs, and USB devices are typically made accessible to any user within the system. This can become a problem when sensitive data is stored in these mechanisms in a multi-user environment, because anybody on the system can read or write this data.

On Android devices, external storage is typically globally readable and writable by other applications on the device. External storage may also be easily accessible through the mobile device's USB connection or physically accessible through the device's memory card port.

Modes of Introduction

Phase Note
Architecture and Design OMISSION: This weakness is caused by missing a security tactic during the architecture and design phase.

Applicable Platforms

Type Class Name Prevalence
Language Not Language-Specific
Technology Mobile

Relationships

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# ID View Status # ID Name Abstraction Structure Status
CWE-1000 Research Concepts Draft CWE-922 Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information Class Simple Incomplete

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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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