CWE-351 - Insufficient Type Distinction

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CWE-351

Abstraction:
Base

Structure:
Simple

Status:
Draft

Weakness Name: Insufficient Type Distinction

Description: The product does not properly distinguish between different types of elements in a way that leads to insecure behavior.

Common Consequences: Scope: Other
Impact: Other

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Release Date:
2006-07-19

Latest Modification Date:
2023-06-29

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CWE-351 - Insufficient Type Distinction

The product does not properly distinguish between different types of elements in a way that leads to insecure behavior.