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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-1064: Invokable Control Element with Signature Containing an Excessive
Number of Parameters
Weakness ID : 1064
Structure : Simple
Abstraction : Base
Description
The product contains a function, subroutine, or method whose signature has an unnecessarily large
number of parameters/arguments.
Extended Description
This issue makes it more difficult to understand and/or 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.
While the interpretation of "large number of parameters." may vary for each product or developer,
CISQ recommends a default maximum of 7 parameters/arguments.
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 1120 Excessive Code Complexity 1960
Relevant to the view "Software Development" (CWE-699)
Nature Type ID Name Page
MemberOf 1226 Complexity Issues 2481
Weakness Ordinalities
Indirect :
Common Consequences
Scope Impact Likelihood
Other Reduce Maintainability
MemberOf Relationships
CWE Version 4.14
CWE-1065: Runtime Resource Management Control Element in a Component Built to Run on
Application Servers
CWE-1065: Runtime Resource Management Control Element
in a Component Built to Run on Application Servers