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Also, according to the Java Language Specification \[[JLS 2005|AA. Java References#JLS 05]\], section 8.3 "Field Declarations":

Note that a private field of a superclass might be accessible to a subclass (for example, if both classes are members of the same class). Nevertheless, a private field is never inherited by a subclass.

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The Java Language System weakens the accessibility of sensitive, private entities in inner classes which may result in a security weakness.

Rule Guideline

Severity

Likelihood

Remediation Cost

Priority

Level

SCP03- J

medium

probable

medium

P8

L2

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