---
type: "term"
title: "R-ABUSE (Function Misuse Determination)"
description: "Global mapping rule: If the attacker's success does not require any implementation flaw and instead abuses intended functionality, scope, or configuration via standard interfaces using expected input types, the step MUST be classified as 1 Abuse of Functions ."
resource: "tlctc:term:r-abuse-function-misuse-determination"
tags:
  - "glossary"
---
# R-ABUSE (Function Misuse Determination)

Global mapping rule: If the attacker's success does not require any implementation flaw and instead abuses intended functionality, scope, or configuration via standard interfaces using expected input types, the step MUST be classified as `#1 Abuse of Functions`.

**Reference:** §4.2.5 (R-ABUSE)