Trapdoor

A trapdoor is a hidden piece of code that responds to a special input, allowing its user access to resources without passing through the normal security enforcement mechanism.

  • Source

    CWE Catalog - 4.3

  • Identifier

    CWE-510

  • Status

    Incomplete

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SFP Primary Cluster: Malware

This category identifies Software Fault Patterns (SFPs) within the Malware cluster.

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Weaknesses without Software Fault Patterns

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