CWE-1048

Invokable Control Element with Large Number of Outward Calls
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The code contains callable control elements that
contain an excessively large number of references to other
application objects external to the context of the callable,
i.e. a Fan-Out value that is excessively large.

Status
incomplete
Abstraction
base

While the interpretation of 'excessively large Fan-Out value' may vary for each product or developer, CISQ recommends a default of 5 referenced objects.

This issue makes it more difficult to maintain the product, which indirectly affects security by making it more difficult or time-consuming to find and/or fix vulnerabilities. It also might make it easier to introduce vulnerabilities.

Common Consequences

other
Impacts
reduce maintainability

Potential Mitigations