1212
CAPEC-ID Attack Pattern Name
442 Infected Software
448 Embed Virus into DLL
636 Hiding Malicious Data or Code within Files
CWE-507: Trojan Horse
Weakness ID : 507
Structure : Simple
Abstraction : Base
Description
The product appears to contain benign or useful functionality, but it also contains code that is
hidden from normal operation that violates the intended security policy of the user or the system
administrator.
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 506 Embedded Malicious Code 1210
ParentOf 508 Non-Replicating Malicious Code 1213
ParentOf 509 Replicating Malicious Code (Virus or Worm) 1214
Common Consequences
Scope Impact Likelihood
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Potential Mitigations
Phase: Operation
Most antivirus software scans for Trojan Horses.
Phase: Installation
Verify the integrity of the product that is being installed.
MemberOf Relationships
This MemberOf relationships table shows additional CWE Catgeories and Views that reference this
weakness as a member. This information is often useful in understanding where a weakness fits
within the context of external information sources.
Nature Type ID Name Page
MemberOf 904 SFP Primary Cluster: Malware 888 2387
MemberOf 1412 Comprehensive Categorization: Poor Coding Practices 1400 2538
Notes
Other
CWE Version 4.14
CWE-508: Non-Replicating Malicious Code
CWE-508: Non-Replicating Malicious Code