1825
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 922 Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information 1825
Relevant to the view "Architectural Concepts" (CWE-1008)
Nature Type ID Name Page
MemberOf 1011 Authorize Actors 2425
Relevant to the view "Software Development" (CWE-699)
Nature Type ID Name Page
MemberOf 199 Information Management Errors 2312
Applicable Platforms
Language : Not Language-Specific (Prevalence = Undetermined)
Technology : Mobile (Prevalence = Undetermined)
Common Consequences
Scope Impact Likelihood
Confidentiality Read Application Data
Read Files or Directories
Attackers can read sensitive information by accessing the
unrestricted storage mechanism.
Integrity Modify Application Data
Modify Files or Directories
Attackers can modify or delete sensitive information by
accessing the unrestricted storage mechanism.
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 1396 Comprehensive Categorization: Access Control 1400 2519
References
[REF-921]Android Open Source Project. "Security Tips". 2013 July 6. < https://
developer.android.com/training/articles/security-tips.html#StoringData >.2023-04-07.
CWE-922: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information
Weakness ID : 922
Structure : Simple
Abstraction : Class
Description
The product stores sensitive information without properly limiting read or write access by
unauthorized actors.
Extended Description
CWE Version 4.14
CWE-922: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information
CWE-922: Insecure Storage of Sensitive Information