CWE-351—Insufficient Type Distinction

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

Metadata

CWE ID:: CWE-351
Abstraction:: Base
Structure:: Simple
Status:: Draft
Release Date:: 2006-07-19
Latest Modification Date:: 2025-12-11

Weakness Name

Insufficient Type Distinction

Description

The product does not properly distinguish between different types of elements in a way that leads to insecure behavior.

Common Consequences

Scope:: Other
Impact:: Other

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