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CWE-509
Replicating Malicious Code (Virus or Worm)
BaseIncompleteSimple1 CVE
Replicating malicious code, including viruses and worms, will attempt to attack other systems once it has successfully compromised the target system or the product.
Common consequences1
- ConfidentialityIntegrityAvailabilityExecute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Potential mitigations2
- Operation
Antivirus software scans for viruses or worms.
- Installation
Always verify the integrity of the software that is being installed.
Relationships1
- ChildOfCWE-507
CVEs referencing this CWE1
| CVE | Description | Severity | EPSS | Flags | Modified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2017-16127 | The module pandora-doomsday infects other modules. It's since been unpublished from the registry. | CRITICAL9.8 | 1.46%p70 | 2024-11-21 |