CWE-1016: Access Point Weaknesses in System Architecture
Discover how vulnerabilities in access points impact system defenses. Learn why reducing attack surface during system design is crucial to enhance security measures.
Summary
The vulnerabilities within this classification pertain to the structure and layout of the access points to a system. Often, these vulnerabilities involve reducing the potential areas for attack by constructing the system with only the necessary entry points. If not remedied during the design or implementation of a secure architecture, these weaknesses have the potential to weaken a system's defenses.