Common Weakness Enumeration

    CWE Definition / CWE-420

    CWE-420: Unprotected Alternate Channel

    The product protects a primary channel, but it does not use the same level of protection for an alternate channel.

    Published:19 Jul 2006
    Organization:MITRE
    Modified:11 Dec 2025

    Related Weakness

    CWE-923: Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints