Extended Description
Extended Description
Technical Details
- Structure
- Simple
- Vulnerability Mapping
- DISCOURAGED
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Mitigation Strategies
No mitigation information available for this CWE.
Detection Methods
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Code Examples & CVEs
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CWE Relationships
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CWE-693: CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure?+
CWE-693: CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. Description Extended Description
What are the security consequences of CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure?+
If exploited, CWE-693 (CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure) it can compromise Bypass Protection Mechanism, leading to outcomes such as Scope: Access Control.
Which programming languages are affected by CWE-693: Protection Mechanism Failure?+
CWE-693 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-693 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.