CWE-512
Weakness AllowedSpyware
Abstraction: Base · Status: Incomplete
The product collects personally identifiable information about a human user or the user's activities, but the product accesses this information using other resources besides itself, and it does not require that user's explicit approval or direct input into the product.
Mapping guidance
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Carefully read both the name and description to ensure that this mapping is an appropriate fit. Do not try to 'force' a mapping to a lower-level Base/Variant simply to comply with this preferred level of abstraction.
Modes of introduction
Notes
Relationship
It is suspected that malicious code can often be characterized using other "regular" weaknesses related to insecure behavior. However, this has not been closely investigated.
Content history
Submitted by members of the CWE community to extend early CWE versions
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Mitigation
Use spyware detection and removal software.
Mitigation
Always verify the integrity of the product that is being installed.
No CAPEC attack patterns related to this CWE.