CWE-510
Trapdoor
Description
A trapdoor is a hidden piece of code that responds to a special input, allowing its user access to resources without passing through the normal security enforcement mechanism.
Parent Weaknesses (ChildOf)
Common Consequences
Scope
Impact
Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands, Bypass Protection Mechanism
Potential Mitigations
Always verify the integrity of the software that is being installed.
Identify and closely inspect the conditions for entering privileged areas of the code, especially those related to authentication, process invocation, and network communications.
Applicable Platforms
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