Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-1313

    CWE-1313: Hardware Allows Activation of Test or Debug Logic at Runtime

    During runtime, the hardware allows for test or debug logic (feature) to be activated, which allows for changing the state of the hardware. This feature can alter the intended behavior of the system and allow for alteration and leakage of sensitive data by an adversary.

    Published:6 Aug 2020
    Organization:MITRE
    Modified:11 Dec 2025

    Related Weakness

    CWE-284: Improper Access Control