Non-replicating malicious code only resides on the target system or product that is attacked; it does not attempt to spread to other systems.
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Verify the integrity of the software that is being installed.
No detection method information available for this CWE.
No examples or observed CVEs available for this CWE.
CWE-508: Non-Replicating Malicious Code is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. Non-replicating malicious code only resides on the target system or product that is attacked; it does not attempt to spread to other systems.
If exploited, CWE-508 (Non-Replicating Malicious Code) it can compromise Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability, leading to outcomes such as Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands.
Recommended mitigations for CWE-508 include: Antivirus software can help mitigate known malicious code. Verify the integrity of the software that is being installed.
CWE-508 commonly affects Not Language-Specific. Note that weaknesses are often language-agnostic patterns, so secure coding practices apply broadly.
A CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) like CWE-508 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.