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CWE-701: CWE VIEW: Weaknesses Introduced During Design

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This view (slice) lists weaknesses that can be introduced during design.

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What is CWE-701: CWE VIEW: Weaknesses Introduced During Design?+

CWE-701: CWE VIEW: Weaknesses Introduced During Design is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. This view (slice) lists weaknesses that can be introduced during design.

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

A CWE (Common Weakness Enumeration) like CWE-701 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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