CWE-508 — Non-Replicating Malicious Code
CWE-508: Non-Replicating Malicious Code
MITRE CWE weakness
| Kind | Weakness |
| Abstraction | Base |
| Status | Incomplete |
| Likelihood of exploit | — |
Description
Non-replicating malicious code only resides on the target system or product that is attacked; it does not attempt to spread to other systems.
Common consequences
- Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability: Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Mitigations
Operation — Antivirus software can help mitigate known malicious code.
Installation — Verify the integrity of the software that is being installed.
References
- CWE page: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/508.html
- CWE list: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/index.html