CWE-178 - Improper Handling of Case Sensitivity
- Abstraction:Base
- Structure:Simple
- Status:Incomplete
- Release Date:2006-07-19
- Latest Modification Date:2023-06-29
Weakness Name
Improper Handling of Case Sensitivity
Description
The product does not properly account for differences in case sensitivity when accessing or determining the properties of a resource, leading to inconsistent results.
Improperly handled case sensitive data can lead to several possible consequences, including:
Common Consequences
Scope: Access Control
Impact: Bypass Protection Mechanism
