CWE-1044 — Architecture with Number of Horizontal Layers Outside of Expected Range
CWE-1044: Architecture with Number of Horizontal Layers Outside of Expected Range
MITRE CWE weakness
| Kind | Weakness |
| Abstraction | Base |
| Status | Incomplete |
| Likelihood of exploit | — |
Description
The product's architecture contains too many - or too few - horizontal layers.
While the interpretation of "expected range" may vary for each product or developer, CISQ recommends a default minimum of 4 layers and maximum of 8 layers.
Common consequences
- Other: Reduce Maintainability
Mitigations
(none listed)
References
- CWE page: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/1044.html
- CWE list: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/index.html