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CWE-1064
Invokable Control Element with Signature Containing an Excessive Number of Parameters
Base
Incomplete
Description
The product contains a function, subroutine, or method whose signature has an unnecessarily large number of parameters/arguments.
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Parent Weaknesses (ChildOf)
Common Consequences
Scope
Other
Impact
Reduce Maintainability, Increase Analytical Complexity
Applicable Platforms
Not Language-Specific
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