Weaknesses in this category are typically introduced during the configuration of the software.
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CWE-16: CWE CATEGORY: Configuration is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. Weaknesses in this category are typically introduced during the configuration of the software.
A CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) like CWE-16 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.