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CWE-18: Source Code

 
Source Code
Category ID: 18 (Category)Status: Draft
+ Description

Description Summary

Weaknesses in this category are typically found within source code.
+ Relationships
NatureTypeIDNameView(s) this relationship pertains toView(s)
ChildOfCategoryCategory17Code
Development Concepts (primary)699
ParentOfCategoryCategory19Data Handling
Development Concepts (primary)699
ParentOfWeakness ClassWeakness Class227Improper Fulfillment of API Contract ('API Abuse')
Development Concepts (primary)699
ParentOfCategoryCategory254Security Features
Development Concepts (primary)699
ParentOfCategoryCategory361Time and State
Development Concepts (primary)699
ParentOfCategoryCategory388Error Handling
Development Concepts (primary)699
ParentOfWeakness ClassWeakness Class398Indicator of Poor Code Quality
Development Concepts (primary)699
ParentOfCategoryCategory417Channel and Path Errors
Development Concepts (primary)699
ParentOfCategoryCategory429Handler Errors
Development Concepts (primary)699
ParentOfCategoryCategory438Behavioral Problems
Development Concepts (primary)699
ParentOfCategoryCategory442Web Problems
Development Concepts (primary)699
ParentOfCategoryCategory445User Interface Errors
Development Concepts (primary)699
ParentOfCategoryCategory452Initialization and Cleanup Errors
Development Concepts (primary)699
ParentOfCategoryCategory465Pointer Issues
Development Concepts (primary)699
ParentOfWeakness ClassWeakness Class485Insufficient Encapsulation
Development Concepts (primary)699
+ Taxonomy Mappings
Mapped Taxonomy NameNode IDFitMapped Node Name
LandwehrSource Code
+ Content History
Submissions
Submission DateSubmitterOrganizationSource
LandwehrExternally Mined
Modifications
Modification DateModifierOrganizationSource
2008-09-08CWE Content TeamMITREInternal
updated Relationships, Taxonomy_Mappings
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