CWE-1115 — Source Code Element without Standard Prologue
CWE-1115: Source Code Element without Standard Prologue
MITRE CWE weakness
| Kind | Weakness |
| Abstraction | Base |
| Status | Incomplete |
| Likelihood of exploit | — |
Description
The source code contains elements such as source files that do not consistently provide a prologue or header that has been standardized for the project.
Standard prologues or headers may contain information such as module name, version number, author, date, purpose, function, assumptions, limitations, accuracy considerations, etc.
Common consequences
- Other: Reduce Maintainability
- Other: Increase Analytical Complexity
Mitigations
(none listed)
References
- CWE page: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/1115.html
- CWE list: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/index.html