CWE-407: Inefficient Algorithmic Complexity

low-risk

An algorithm in a product has an inefficient worst-case computational complexity that may be detrimental to system performance and can be triggered by an attacker, typically using crafted manipulations that ensure that the worst case is being reached.

Abstraction: Class

Common Consequences

Availability DoS: Resource Consumption (CPU)

Real-World Examples (10)

CVE CVSS EPSS KEV
CVE-2022-36021 5.5 60.6%
CVE-2022-36021 5.5 60.6%
CVE-2020-27223 5.2 33.8%
CVE-2016-10396 7.5 2.1%
CVE-2022-39209 7.5 1.8%
CVE-2024-23684 7.5 1.8%
CVE-2024-23684 7.5 1.8%
CVE-2024-12243 5.3 1.7%
CVE-2024-43484 7.5 1.2%
CVE-2024-8233 7.5 1.2%
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low-risk
Active Threat 2/50 · Minimal
Exploit Availability 0/50 · Minimal