CWE-780 — Use of RSA Algorithm without OAEP
CWE-780: Use of RSA Algorithm without OAEP
MITRE CWE weakness
| Kind | Weakness |
| Abstraction | Variant |
| Status | Incomplete |
| Likelihood of exploit | Medium |
Description
The product uses the RSA algorithm but does not incorporate Optimal Asymmetric Encryption Padding (OAEP), which might weaken the encryption.
Padding schemes are often used with cryptographic algorithms to make the plaintext less predictable and complicate attack efforts. The OAEP scheme is often used with RSA to nullify the impact of predictable common text.
Common consequences
- Access Control: Bypass Protection Mechanism
Mitigations
(none listed)
References
- CWE page: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/780.html
- CWE list: https://cwe.mitre.org/data/index.html