CWE-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity

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The product does not sufficiently verify the origin or authenticity of data, in a way that causes it to accept invalid data.

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Technical Details

Structure
Simple

Applicable To

Languages
Not Language-Specific
Platforms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CWE-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity?+

CWE-345: Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. The product does not sufficiently verify the origin or authenticity of data, in a way that causes it to accept invalid data.

What are the security consequences of Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity?+

If exploited, CWE-345 (Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity) it can compromise Integrity and Other, leading to outcomes such as Varies by Context and Unexpected State.

Which programming languages are affected by Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity?+

CWE-345 commonly affects Not Language-Specific. Note that weaknesses are often language-agnostic patterns, so secure coding practices apply broadly.

What are real-world examples of Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity?+

MITRE documents real CVEs mapped to CWE-345, including CVE-2022-30260, CVE-2022-30267 and CVE-2022-30272. You can look up the full details of each CVE, including CVSS scores and remediation guidance, on our CVE Lookup tool.

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

A CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) like CWE-345 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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