671
Nature Type ID Name Page
MemberOf 946 SFP Secondary Cluster: Insecure Resource
Permissions
888 2394
MemberOf 1396 Comprehensive Categorization: Access Control 1400 2519
Taxonomy Mappings
Mapped Taxonomy Name Node ID Fit Mapped Node Name
PLOVER Insecure preserved inherited
permissions
CWE-279: Incorrect Execution-Assigned Permissions
Weakness ID : 279
Structure : Simple
Abstraction : Variant
Description
While it is executing, the product sets the permissions of an object in a way that violates the
intended permissions that have been specified by the user.
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 732 Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource 1551
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 275 Permission Issues 2317
Applicable Platforms
Language : Not Language-Specific (Prevalence = Undetermined)
Common Consequences
Scope Impact Likelihood
Confidentiality
Integrity
Read Application Data
Modify Application Data
Potential Mitigations
Phase: Architecture and Design
Phase: Operation
Very carefully manage the setting, management, and handling of privileges. Explicitly manage
trust zones in the software.
Phase: Architecture and Design
Strategy = Separation of Privilege
CWE Version 4.14
CWE-280: Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges
CWE-280: Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions or Privileges