What is CWE-912?
The product contains functionality that is not documented, not part of the specification, and not accessible through an interface or command sequence that is obvious to the product's users or administrators.
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CWE-912: Hidden Functionality
Data statistics
RELATED CVES (365 DAYS)11
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Vulnerabilities mapped to CWE-912
11 vulnerabilities175% increase year over year
Vulnerabilities in CISA KEV for CWE-912
0 vulnerabilities
The product contains functionality that is not documented, not part of the specification, and not accessible through an interface or command sequence that is obvious to the product's users or administrators.
Hidden functionality can take many forms, such as intentionally malicious code, "Easter Eggs" that contain extraneous functionality such as games, developer-friendly shortcuts that reduce maintenance or support costs such as hard-coded accounts, etc. From a security perspective, even when the functionality is not intentionally malicious or damaging, it can increase the product's attack surface and expose additional weaknesses beyond what is already exposed by the intended functionality. Even if it is not easily accessible, the hidden functionality could be useful for attacks that modify the control flow of the application.
Characteristics
Modes of introduction
- Architecture and Design
- Implementation
Common consequences
| Impact | Scope | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Varies by Context, Alter Execution Logic | Other, Integrity | — |
Risk mitigations
- InstallationAlways verify the integrity of the product that is being installed.
Detection methods
| Method | Approach | Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Static Analysis | Conduct a code coverage analysis using live testing, then closely inspect any code that is not covered. | — |
Representative vulnerabilities
Below are representative vulnerabilities related to this CWE, prioritized by severity.
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