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CWE-720: OWASP Top Ten 2007 Category A9 - Insecure Communications

 
OWASP Top Ten 2007 Category A9 - Insecure Communications
Category ID: 720 (Category)Status: Incomplete
+ Description

Description Summary

Weaknesses in this category are related to the A9 category in the OWASP Top Ten 2007.
+ Relationships
NatureTypeIDNameView(s) this relationship pertains toView(s)
ParentOfWeakness BaseWeakness Base311Failure to Encrypt Sensitive Data
Weaknesses in OWASP Top Ten (2007)629
ParentOfWeakness BaseWeakness Base321Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key
Weaknesses in OWASP Top Ten (2007)629
ParentOfWeakness BaseWeakness Base325Missing Required Cryptographic Step
Weaknesses in OWASP Top Ten (2007)629
ParentOfWeakness ClassWeakness Class326Inadequate Encryption Strength
Weaknesses in OWASP Top Ten (2007)629
MemberOfViewView629Weaknesses in OWASP Top Ten (2007)
Weaknesses in OWASP Top Ten (2007) (primary)629
+ References
OWASP. "Top 10 2007-Insecure Communications". 2007. <http://www.owasp.org/index.php/Top_10_2007-A9>.
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