Base · Medium

CWE-1057: Data Access Operations Outside of Expected Data Manager Component

The product uses a dedicated, central data manager component as required by design, but it contains code that performs data-access operations that do not use this data manager.

CWE-1057 · Base Level

Description

The product uses a dedicated, central data manager component as required by design, but it contains code that performs data-access operations that do not use this data manager.

Potential Impact

Availability

Reduce Performance

Taxonomy Mappings

  • OMG ASCPEM: ASCPEM-PRF-11 —

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CWE-1057?

CWE-1057 (Data Access Operations Outside of Expected Data Manager Component) is a software weakness identified by MITRE's Common Weakness Enumeration. It is classified as a Base-level weakness. The product uses a dedicated, central data manager component as required by design, but it contains code that performs data-access operations that do not use this data manager.

How can CWE-1057 be exploited?

Attackers can exploit CWE-1057 (Data Access Operations Outside of Expected Data Manager Component) to reduce performance. This weakness is typically introduced during the Implementation phase of software development.

How do I prevent CWE-1057?

Follow secure coding practices, conduct code reviews, and use automated security testing tools (SAST/DAST) to detect this weakness early in the development lifecycle.

What is the severity of CWE-1057?

CWE-1057 is classified as a Base-level weakness (Medium abstraction). Its actual severity depends on the specific context and how the weakness manifests in your application.