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CWE-275: CWE CATEGORY: Permission Issues

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Weaknesses in this category are related to improper assignment or handling of permissions.

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Vulnerability Mapping
PROHIBITED

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What is CWE-275: CWE CATEGORY: Permission Issues?+

CWE-275: CWE CATEGORY: Permission Issues is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. Weaknesses in this category are related to improper assignment or handling of permissions.

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

A CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) like CWE-275 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.

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