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If read access is not properly restricted, then attackers can steal the sensitive information. If write
access is not properly restricted, then attackers can modify and possibly delete the data, causing
incorrect results and possibly a denial of service.
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 664 Improper Control of a Resource Through its Lifetime 1454
ParentOf 312 Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information 764
ParentOf 921 Storage of Sensitive Data in a Mechanism without Access
Control