CWE-1060: Excessive Number of Inefficient Server-Side Data Accesses
The product performs too many data queries without using efficient data processing functionality such as stored procedures.
How it's found
Excessive Number of Inefficient Server-Side Data Accesses is typically found by tracing untrusted input from where it enters the system to the point where it is used without the check or neutralization this weakness describes, combining manual code review with dynamic testing.
While the interpretation of "too many data queries" may vary for each product or developer, CISQ recommends a default maximum of 5 data queries for an inefficient function/procedure.
Consequences
- Reduce Performance: This issue can make the product perform more slowly due to computational expense. If the relevant code is reachable by an attacker, then this performance problem might introduce a vulnerability.
Where this fits in a TurboPentest engagement
TurboPentest's agentic pentest is powerful and covers a broad range of issues automatically. This particular class is best confirmed in a manual IntegSec engagement, where human pentesters apply deeper methodology and a larger context window than any automated pass.
Frequently asked questions
What is CWE-1060?
The product performs too many data queries without using efficient data processing functionality such as stored procedures.
How do you find Excessive Number of Inefficient Server-Side Data Accesses?
Excessive Number of Inefficient Server-Side Data Accesses is typically found by tracing untrusted input from where it enters the system to the point where it is used without the check or neutralization this weakness describes, combining manual code review with dynamic testing.
What is the impact of CWE-1060?
Reduce Performance: This issue can make the product perform more slowly due to computational expense. If the relevant code is reachable by an attacker, then this performance problem might introduce a vulnerability.
Does TurboPentest test for Excessive Number of Inefficient Server-Side Data Accesses?
TurboPentest's agentic pentest is powerful and covers a broad range of issues automatically. This particular class is best confirmed in a manual IntegSec engagement, where human pentesters apply deeper methodology and a larger context window than any automated pass.
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