CWE-941: CWE-941: Incorrectly Specified Destination in a Communication Channel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CWE-941: CWE-941: Incorrectly Specified Destination in a Communication Channel?+

CWE-941: CWE-941: Incorrectly Specified Destination in a Communication Channel is a Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) entry maintained by MITRE. Description Extended Description

What are the security consequences of CWE-941: Incorrectly Specified Destination in a Communication Channel?+

If exploited, CWE-941 (CWE-941: Incorrectly Specified Destination in a Communication Channel) it can compromise Gain Privileges or Assume Identity, Varies by Context and Bypass Protection Mechanism, leading to outcomes such as Scope: Access Control and Other An attacker can access any functionality that is inadvertently accessible to the source..

Which programming languages are affected by CWE-941: Incorrectly Specified Destination in a Communication Channel?+

CWE-941 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-941 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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