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References
[REF-959]Object Management Group (OMG). "Automated Source Code Performance Efficiency
Measure (ASCPEM)". 2016 January. < https://www.omg.org/spec/ASCPEM/ >.2023-04-07.
CWE-1090: Method Containing Access of a Member Element from Another
Class
Weakness ID : 1090
Structure : Simple
Abstraction : Base
Description
A method for a class performs an operation that directly accesses a member element from another
class.
Extended Description
This issue suggests poor encapsulation and makes it more difficult to understand and maintain the
product, which indirectly affects security by making it more difficult or time-consuming to find and/or
fix vulnerabilities. It also might make it easier to introduce vulnerabilities.
Relationships
The table(s) below shows the weaknesses and high level categories that are related to this
weakness. These relationships are defined as ChildOf, ParentOf, MemberOr and give insight to
similar items that may exist at higher and lower levels of abstraction. In addition, relationships such
as PeerOf and CanAlsoBe are defined to show similar weaknesses that may want to be explored.
Relevant to the view "Research Concepts" (CWE-1000)
Nature Type ID Name Page
ChildOf 1061 Insufficient Encapsulation 1898
Relevant to the view "Software Development" (CWE-699)
Nature Type ID Name Page
MemberOf 1227 Encapsulation Issues 2481
Weakness Ordinalities
Indirect :
Common Consequences
Scope Impact Likelihood
Other Reduce Maintainability
MemberOf Relationships
CWE Version 4.14
CWE-1091: Use of Object without Invoking Destructor Method
CWE-1091: Use of Object without Invoking Destructor Method