CWE-1188: CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default

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Description

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Technical Details

Structure: Simple
Vulnerability Mapping: ALLOWED

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CWE-1188: CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default?+

CWE-1188: CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. Description

What are the security consequences of CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default?+

If exploited, CWE-1188 (CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default) it can compromise Varies by Context, leading to outcomes such as Scope: Other The impact of insecure defaults varies widely depending on the functionality that the product controls..

Which programming languages are affected by CWE-1188: Initialization of a Resource with an Insecure Default?+

CWE-1188 commonly affects Languages. Note that weaknesses are often language-agnostic patterns, so secure coding practices apply broadly.

What is the difference between a CWE and a CVE?+

A CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) like CWE-1188 describes a category of software weakness — the underlying flaw type. A CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) identifies a specific, real-world vulnerability in a particular product. In short, a CWE is the kind of mistake, and a CVE is an instance of that mistake being found in software.