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CWE-1115
Source Code Element without Standard Prologue
Base
Incomplete
Description
The source code contains elements such as source files that do not consistently provide a prologue or header that has been standardized for the project.
{"xhtml:p":["Standard prologues or headers may contain information such as module name, version number, author, date, purpose, function, assumptions, limitations, accuracy considerations, etc."]}
Parent Weaknesses (ChildOf)
Common Consequences
Scope
Other
Impact
Reduce Maintainability
Scope
Other
Impact
Increase Analytical Complexity
Applicable Platforms
Not Language-Specific
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