CWE-1064

Invokable Control Element with Signature Containing an Excessive Number of Parameters
AI Translation Available

The product contains a function, subroutine, or method whose signature has an unnecessarily large number of
parameters/arguments.

Status
incomplete
Abstraction
base

While the interpretation of 'large number of parameters' may vary for each product or developer, CISQ recommends a default maximum of 7 parameters/arguments.

Common Consequences

other
Impacts
reduce maintainability increase analytical complexity

Detection Methods

automated static analysis

Potential Mitigations