Description
The product uses an unnecessarily complex internal representation for its data structures or interrelationships between those structures.
Potential Impact
Other
Reduce Maintainability, Increase Analytical Complexity
Other
Reduce Performance
Related Weaknesses
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CWE-1093?
CWE-1093 (Excessively Complex Data Representation) is a software weakness identified by MITRE's Common Weakness Enumeration. It is classified as a Class-level weakness. The product uses an unnecessarily complex internal representation for its data structures or interrelationships between those structures.
How can CWE-1093 be exploited?
Attackers can exploit CWE-1093 (Excessively Complex Data Representation) to reduce maintainability, increase analytical complexity. This weakness is typically introduced during the Implementation, Architecture and Design phase of software development.
How do I prevent CWE-1093?
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-1093?
CWE-1093 is classified as a Class-level weakness (High abstraction). Its actual severity depends on the specific context and how the weakness manifests in your application.