CWE-767
Access to Critical Private Variable via Public Method
AI Translation Available
The product defines a public method that reads or modifies a private variable.
Status
incomplete
Abstraction
base
Affected Platforms
C#
C++
Java
Extended Description
AI Translation
If an attacker modifies the variable to contain unexpected values, this could violate assumptions from other parts of the code. Additionally, if an attacker can read the private variable, it may expose sensitive information or make it easier to launch further attacks.
Technical Details
AI Translation
Common Consequences
integrity
other
Impacts
modify application data
other
Potential Mitigations
Phases:
implementation
Descriptions:
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Use class accessor and mutator methods appropriately. Perform validation when accepting data from a public method that is intended to modify a critical private variable. Also be sure that appropriate access controls are being applied when a public method interfaces with critical data.