CWE-545: DEPRECATED: Use of Dynamic Class Loading

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This weakness has been deprecated because it partially overlaps CWE-470, it describes legitimate programmer behavior, and other portions will need to be integrated into other entries.

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What is CWE-545: DEPRECATED: Use of Dynamic Class Loading?+

CWE-545: DEPRECATED: Use of Dynamic Class Loading is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. This weakness has been deprecated because it partially overlaps CWE-470, it describes legitimate programmer behavior, and other portions will need to be integrated into other entries.

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

A CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) like CWE-545 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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