Technical Details
- Structure
- Simple
- Vulnerability Mapping
- ALLOWED
Applicable To
Security Consequences
Scope
Impact
Mitigation Strategies
No mitigation information available for this CWE.
Detection Methods
No detection method information available for this CWE.
Code Examples & CVEs
No examples or observed CVEs available for this CWE.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CWE-237: CWE-237: Improper Handling of Structural Elements?+
CWE-237: CWE-237: Improper Handling of Structural Elements is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. Description
What are the security consequences of CWE-237: Improper Handling of Structural Elements?+
If exploited, CWE-237 (CWE-237: Improper Handling of Structural Elements) it can compromise Unexpected State, leading to outcomes such as Scope: Integrity.
Which programming languages are affected by CWE-237: Improper Handling of Structural Elements?+
CWE-237 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-237 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.