CWE-240—Improper Handling of Inconsistent Structural Elements

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

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-240
Abstraction:: Base
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Draft
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Improper Handling of Inconsistent Structural Elements

Description

The product does not handle or incorrectly handles when two or more structural elements should be consistent, but are not.

Common Consequences

Scope:: Integrity, Other
Impact:: Varies by Context, Unexpected State

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