CWE-706: Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference
The product uses a name or reference to access a resource, but the name/reference resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere.
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What is CWE-706: Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference?+
CWE-706: Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. The product uses a name or reference to access a resource, but the name/reference resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere.
What are the security consequences of Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference?+
If exploited, CWE-706 (Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference) it can compromise Confidentiality and Integrity, leading to outcomes such as Read Application Data and Modify Application Data.
Which programming languages are affected by Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference?+
CWE-706 commonly affects Not Language-Specific. 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-706 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.