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
