CWE-1219: CWE CATEGORY: File Handling Issues
Weaknesses in this category are related to the handling of files within a software system. Files, directories, and folders are so central to information technology that many different weaknesses and variants have been discovered.
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- Structure
- Simple
- Vulnerability Mapping
- PROHIBITED
Applicable To
Security Consequences
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Mitigation Strategies
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Detection Methods
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Code Examples & CVEs
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CWE-1219: CWE CATEGORY: File Handling Issues?+
CWE-1219: CWE CATEGORY: File Handling Issues is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. Weaknesses in this category are related to the handling of files within a software system. Files, directories, and folders are so central to information technology that many different weaknesses and variants have been discovered.
What is the difference between a CWE and a CVE?+
A CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) like CWE-1219 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.