CWE-221—Information Loss or Omission

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

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-221
Abstraction:: Class
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Incomplete
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Information Loss or Omission

Description

The product does not record, or improperly records, security-relevant information that leads to an incorrect decision or hampers later analysis.

Common Consequences

Scope:: Non-Repudiation
Impact:: Hide Activities

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