CWE-1064
Invokable Control Element with Signature Containing an Excessive Number of Parameters
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The product contains a function, subroutine, or method whose signature has an unnecessarily large number of
parameters/arguments.
Status
incomplete
Abstraction
base
Affected Platforms
Extended Description
AI Translation
While the interpretation of 'large number of parameters' may vary for each product or developer, CISQ recommends a default maximum of 7 parameters/arguments.
Technical Details
AI Translation
Common Consequences
other
Impacts
reduce maintainability
increase analytical complexity
Detection Methods
automated static analysis