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Architecture with Number of Horizontal Layers Outside of Expected Range

CWE-1044 · Base · Incomplete
The product's architecture contains too many
  • or too few.
  • horizontal layers.
Extended description

While the interpretation of "expected range" may vary for each product or developer, CISQ recommends a default minimum of 4 layers and maximum of 8 layers.

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ChildOfCWE-710 · Improper Adherence to Coding Standards
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