CWE-115—Misinterpretation of Input

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released 2006-07-19 · last modified 2025-12-11

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-115
Abstraction:: Base
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Incomplete
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Misinterpretation of Input

Description

The product misinterprets an input, whether from an attacker or another product, in a security-relevant fashion.

Common Consequences

Scope:: Integrity
Impact:: Unexpected State

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